Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 471

An hour later, at Poppy Petal Fragrances.

Today marked Marguerite’s first day at the company, and the CEO herself, Penelope, personally guided her through the orientation process.

Skipping the usual entry-level grind, Penelope had appointed Marguerite as a senior fragrance designer right off the bat.

“Marguerite, your office is right across from mine,” Penelope said warmly. “I’ve arranged for an assistant for you, about your age. If you need anything, just ask her.”

Marguerite blushed with modesty. “Penelope, that’s really kind of you. I’m just here to work, and you’ve set the bar so high, I’m afraid I’ll let you down.”

Penelope quickly patted Marguerite’s hand, feigning annoyance.

“What’s this ‘Penelope’ business? You’re making it sound so formal! Call me Auntie! Besides, my instincts are never wrong. I have confidence in you, so you better start believing in yourself!”

Marguerite was taken aback. Landing a management role on her first day was unbelievable enough, but Penelope asking her to call her ‘Auntie’?

having only met Penelope a handful of times, Marguerite felt an

Marguerite agreed, “Penelope, from now

address her so casually brought a smile to

beaming as they surveyed her new protégé. Then, with a sudden flourish, Penelope removed the sapphire blue

we’re in the beauty business; it’s linked to fashion. Spruce yourself up a bit; it gives you energy, whether at work or in life. This is my favorite

fingered the luxurious sapphire scarf,

grandmother Laverne, who had

just a boss; she was like family without the

gift, Marguerite smiled gratefully, “Thank you,

a wave of her hand, Penelope led Marguerite to her office. “Settle in. I’ll have your assistant come find

office. Finally, the assistant entered, and

unison, they exclaimed,

blurted out, “So you’re the hotshot they parachuted in? Marguerite, what kind of spell do you have? You’ve got Mr. Winston’s mother

eyes at Miley’s blunt words, “Stop making Jocelyn sound