Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 49

Meanwhile, at the Winston Group.

Marguerite walked into the CEO’s office carrying a cardboard box, with Frederick and Robert chit-chatting by the floor-to-ceiling windows.

“Mr. Winston, Mr. Fitzgerald, Marguerite’s here,” Chuck said, gently knocking on the door, a smile on his face.

The two men turned around at the sound of his voice, their gaze falling on a silent and expressionless Marguerite behind the large box, which made the woman look even more petite and fragile.

“Mr. Winston, where do you think would be a suitable place to set up her workstation?”

Marguerite looked around, the CEO’s office was as stylish as an art gallery. Despite it being spacious, the placement of each table, chair, and decor was meticulously designed.

The entire office was harmonious, so setting her workstation anywhere would disrupt the aesthetic.

Robert, who seemed prepared, pointed to the side of Frederick’s desk and said, “Over there! Let her work there!”

Marguerite’s eyes bulged out, looking at Robert in confusion.

Was he nuts?

He wanted her to share a desk with Frederick.

This was way too close for comfort!

glanced at the woman, her obvious resistance darkening his expression

touched his lips, his voice deep and captivating. “The desk’s too small,

“What do you mean, too small? Marguerite doesn’t have that

turned to Chuck and commanded, “Chuck, go fetch a chair

was clear to anyone what Robert was up to, he was trying

Chuck was quite fond of Marguerite.

was way more efficient than Yuna.

could even say anything, he happily responded, “On

a swivel chair, completely ignoring the opinions of the two involved, and directly asked Robert, “Mr. Fitzgerald, where do you think this chair should go? Same side

the chair’s position himself, finally deciding,

and whispered to Robert, “Mr. Fitzgerald, wouldn’t that be too far if they were

shook his head mysteriously. “Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Besides, it’s not that far, they can reach each other with just a stretch of their hands. Think about it: face-to-face, and they can exchange glances just by

ear to ear.

you looking down on me?” Frederick’s stern voice rang

and took a step back, not daring

face was filled with a familiar smile. He pointed to Marguerite’s new workstation and said, “We were discussing how to set up this workstation. After all, if I don’t help, you wouldn’t bother to do

Robert, he asked softly, “And what’s the result

let her work within your line of sight so she wouldn’t dare slack off.”

to the new workstation, and pushed her down onto the chair. “Right,

felt extremely awkward, she stared at him blankly, completely at a

standing by the window. Marguerite couldn’t see his expression,