Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 184
Madelyn was dazed for a few seconds, feeling a warm rush from her nostrils.
When she touched it with her finger, she saw the crimson of fresh blood coating
her fingertip.
“What are you all gawking at? Get her out of here!” Seeing Natalle standing
before her, ready to strike again, Madelyn, in a panic, shrieked toward Sadie and
the housekeeper.
She had heard about Natalie sending Gracia to the hospital last time and knew
Natalie had been trained in self-defense since she was a kid, personally taught
by Brian!
But no one moved. No one stepped forward to stop Natalie.
Sadie and the housekeeper never liked how Madelyn lorded over them,
commanding them and Nate as if she were the lady of the house. However,
everyone knew the real lady of the house was Natalie.
Madelyn was scared, trying to get up from the floor. But Natalie, without a word,
crouched before her, gently grabbing her collar.
Sadie glanced a few times, then silently covered Nate's eyes, carrying him to the
study and closing the door.
“The first slap is me returning the favor,” Natalie said softly, “The second is for
Nate. You're unfit to be a mother.”
Natalie grabbed Madelyn’s hair and delivered another fierce slap.
Reid came home to pack his things and found the front door ajar and no one in
sight.
He entered silently and was startled to see Natalie straddling Madelyn.
They locked eyes, and Natalie let go, standing up.
Neither spoke. Natalie turned and went to the bathroom to meticulously wash off
the blood from her hands, coming out with her palms still flushed.
Reid glanced at her hands, then at Madelyn, who was struggling to rise.
Natalie should have dealt with Madelyn long ago, and this was mild by
comparison. Reid pretended not to see, continuing to his room to pack.
He exited with his luggage and saw Natalie was still there, seemingly waiting for
him.
“What's up?” Reid asked, closing the front door behind him.
Natalie met his gaze and asked, “Could I ask you a favor?”
“Sure,” Reid nodded.
Natalie's expression was complex, and she hesitated before continuing, “When
you report back to the base, let Herbert know the Howard family is planning to
send Nate away.”
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Nate had mentioned something about it when she was tucking him in at Majestic
Meadows Manor, and though he wasn't clear, Natalie understood.
“Or better yet, take him to the Morales family. I'll take the heat for anything that
happens. Just blame it on me.”
Without Reid, Nate would be unprotected from Madelyn’s tyranny.
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Herbert was known for his explosive
temper after decades in the military,
but Natalie knew he had a soft heart.
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He wouldn't stand sending Nate to a
harsh place like that. After all, Nate

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It was no small task. If mishandled, Reid could face severe repercussions.
Reid met Natalie's gaze calmly, and after a moment, he nodded, “Okay, I'll take
him.”
Deep into the night, the Maybach sped down the road.
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Brian was listening to the other end
of an international video conference,
discussing the revised plans of a
cooperative company when his
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It was Madelyn calling.
He glanced at the screen, pressed the mute button, and tossed the phone aside.