Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 209
Natalie was at a loss but was sure she couldn't stay there any longer. With a
quick decision, she went to the lounge.
The Howard family’s butler watched Natalie disappear into the lounge and close
the door before he spoke in a hushed tone. “Mr. Brian, please know that Mr.
Davis and the reporters have been waiting downstairs for ages to get the scoop
on your engagement to Gracia. You can't just...”
“When did I ever agree to an interview?” Brian continued leisurely eating his
lunch, not bothering to look up, his voice calm.
“But...” the butler started to panic.
“Tell Davis that Gracia would be embarrassed if I go down there. Promises I
never made cannot be honored. His strong—arming won't work on me,” Brian cut
him off, his face emotionless.
“Mr. Brian, the news is already out there! The Howard family’s reputation is at
stake,” the butler protested, clearly flustered. “And what about Gracia? She is...”
“What does that have to do with me?!” Brian suddenly slammed his fork on the
desk so forcefully that the room fell silent.
In the lounge, Natalie heard the argument outside. She stood and walked to the
French windows. After a while, she watched some media reporters trickle away
from the house.
She searched online for news about Brian's supposed proposal to Gracia but
found nothing. Brian had efficiently swept the whole grand affair under the rug.
Alittle while later, Brian entered the room, went straight to the wardrobe, and
began to change his clothes, his back to Natalie. “I'll have Bagot drive you back
to the set later,” he said in a low
voice.
Natalie watched his reflection in the mirror before responding, “It's okay. I'll have
Rosie pick me
up.”
Brian donned a crisp shirt, turned around, and walked to Natalie. He gently lifted
her chin and said softly, “You have two choices. Either Bagot takes you, or you
come with me on a business trip.”
The answer was obvious. Natalie opened her mouth to speak, but no words
came out.
“I'll be back in a few days. Nate misses you,” Brian said, waiting for a few
seconds before leaning in to brush his lips lightly against hers.
Before Natalie could pull away, he released her and finished getting dressed,
then strode out . the door.
Mixed emotions swirled in Natalie's heart as she listened to him instruct Bagot.
“While I'm away, keep someone with her at all times. Don't let her be alone.”
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Her phone beeped with a message from Gavin. (Where are you? Weren't you
coming over for contract stuff?)
Natalie thought it over before asking. (Is Brian pulling his investment?)
[Who said that? He’s never mentioned anything like that.) Gavin replied
immediately.
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She stood up and walked to the door, seeing Brian in front of a full-length mirror,
adjusting his
tie.
After some hesitation, she approached him and helped straighten the slightly
askew knot.
Brian looked down at her, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
A moment later, he couldn't help but smile slightly. “What's this? Being good all of
a sudden?”
“Isn't that what you hoped for? Don’t you always want me to be a bit more well—
behaved?” Natalie replied softly.