Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 252

Natalie’s gaze lingered on Brian with an intensity that belled the turmoil in her eyes. Tears, long held at bay, finally cascaded down her cheeks.

“I just can’t bear to let it go…” she whimpered through her sobs.

Brian, a touch of helplessness in his voice, kissed her gently and coaxed in a low tone,

Once an item goes under the hammer, there’s no precedent for taking it back. It’s too late for regrets now.”

“Can’t we at least try to reason with the previous owner? Isn’t that possible?” Natalie asked, her voice trembling with tears.

“It’s impossible,” Brian replied earnestly. “Not everyone has the patience to reason with you as I do.”

Brian hoped Natalie would wear that dazzling solitaire diamond resplendently and proudly at their wedding. If the Wrights can’t give her confidence, he’ll make sure he does.

After much soothing, Brian managed to calm Natalie and led her outside.

Max stood quietly on the balcony of the second floor of his townhouse, watching the couple walk away into the distance.

Natalie seemed to love Brian.

seen Natalie show a hint of dependency on any man. Even with King, she appeared

undeniable affection a woman harbored for a man. He was annoyed to watch

King’s number to inform him about the upcoming auction that would

Brian silently got out of bed,

day’s events to Davis. “Yes, Mr. Brian knows Natalie is only interested in

stopped mid–sentence, sensing something amiss.

car.

hung up quickly and looked up, but it

Brian’s expressionless face and piercing gaze made

conversation.

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her set trailer bed, the pain from the previous night still raw in her

heart

indifferently, I’ve contacted the world’s top design team to draft the ring

will look elegant on your finger, not too wide.”

nodded after

bedside, leaned over, and kissed Natalie. “You

no more excuses.”