Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 157

Robert and Frederick had been buddies for almost two decades. Robert knew Frederick so well that he could pick him out of a pile of ash. So, when Robert had just finished restoring a photo, he immediately recognized the figure In It. That unyielding silhouette was Frederick himself

Frederick took a glance at the photo, his eyes were very sharp.

Frederick, you’re being snooped on, Robert declared steadfastly

Frederick had an aura that was rather unsettling, “Is Maurice Winston behind this?”

Robert shook his head. “Not sure. The photo was brought to me by a woman. Are you suspecting she’s Maurice’s henchwoman?”

What’s her name?”

“She goes by Smiley online. I don’t know her real name, Robert crossed his arms, his alert expression indicating deep thought. “But if she’s really Maurice’s henchwoman, this is a sloppy job My contact details are no secret, and our friendship is common knowledge. Would Maurice be dumb enough to ask me to investigate you? I doubt it”

Frederick rubbed his temples, his gaze piercing. He was about to dial a number on the landline when Robert reached over and hung up the phone.

looked up, his

and, without

her to be easygoing and a bit scatterbrained, not at

and he didn’t want to

all, Frederick’s methods were not something

your hand off, Frederick

“If she’s really Maurice’s minion, investigating this through your contacts would set off alarm bells. But I’ve known her for two years, and if I do it, she’ll let her

Frederick’s anger–stiffened face softened

in touch with her right

Robert pulled out his phone and opened his chat with Smiley, typing briefly, “I’m back in Stonebridge City Meet up in a couple

“No

reply further. After putting down his phone, he picked up the photo again,

nodded, “Cedarbrook Street. A month ago, I found that little girl from our childhood, and this was taken at her