Chapter 20

Marguerite, hearing all this, got really on edge, her fingers even started to tremble. The new instructions given by the mystery person confused her, even seemed nonsensical. Did this person think love was child’s play, that simply saying “I love you” was enough?

Gripping her phone tightly, Marguerite said, “There’s no way Frederick would ever fall for me. The mere mention of marriage has already put him

off me.”

“Guys like gentle women, and Frederick’s no exception.”

Gentle? This mystery person wanted her to act gentle towards Frederick? She… couldn’t do it!

Noticing Marguerite’s hesitation, the mystery man threatened her again, “Marguerite, you don’t have a choice. Don’t forget, I’ve got your family.”

Using her grandmother as a threat was too much for Marguerite to handle, she demanded, “What’s your deal? I can do these things for you, but I can’t do it blindfolded.”

I said, overthinking this won’t do you any good. You’ve got three months. Whether your grandma gets better within that time all depends on

into the enemy’s hands. But she was at a loss, if the mystery, person had trouble with Frederick, why go through her? Why did he want

It was baffling.

the study

but break a sweat, “Mr. Winston,

Frederick dryly answered, “Yes.”

just investigated her last

the leads in her CV. If there’s nothing, I’ll have to seriously

the room. Frederick’s threat was effective. Chuck

investigation results. The room was filled with smoke from Frederick’s cigar, causing Chuck to instinctively squint his

Stonebridge City University,

flashed open

grandmother in the countryside

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