Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 130

Clearly, she was Lisette, his dad’s legal wife.

She was dolled up in this vintage green dress, not too long, just knee–length, showing off her calves. The heels not too high, but she looked both seductive and posh.

Quite different from the image Marguerite had in mind from the pictures. In real life, her aura was even stronger.

There she was, swirling her glass of red, making small talk with the men, her classy and elegant demeanor oozing superiority.

Marguerite squinted, studying Lisette’s mannerisms and character.

Where was Frederick?

Frederick, the name that sent chills down people’s spines, she hadn’t met him yet.

“Marguerite?”

A familiar male voice interrupted her thoughts.

She turned her head, her eyes wide open.

Steven?

What was he doing here?

Today he wasn’t in his work clothes but in a black double–breasted suit, similar to Frederick’s style. His hair also was impeccably styled, looking like he’d taken great care to dress up.

“Steven, you…”

up slightly, noticing Marguerite’s confusion, and

a couple of doctors on standby,

casually on the railing, his exposed slender fingers

she couldn’t shake the feeling that Steven’s aura was a bit different than

sly and a hint of unspoken

it was all

case of what? A stampede because it’s too crowded? Or worried about feuds breaking out if enemies bump into each other and there’s

as a joke, but Steven’s

shifted, then he nodded

this kind of gatherings, there are a lot of women vying for attention. Lovers,

anger of the ladies when they were talking about mistresses

smiled wryly at Steven, “That’s

“Did Frederick bring you?”

fell a little, she nodded,

his beautiful eyes full of meaning

his gaze to the distance, his originally smiling

couldn’t help

What was that about?

about her relationship with Frederick, and

rich, he must

with the wealthy,

sounded shocking, but in this turbulent and deceitful circle