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’?

strangely, despite having only met Penelope a handful of times,

Marguerite agreed, “Penelope, from now

address her so casually brought

sudden flourish, Penelope removed the sapphire blue silk scarf from around

gives you energy, whether at work or in life. This is my favorite scarf, and I want you to

luxurious sapphire scarf, its silky fabric clearly

of her late grandmother Laverne, who had also encouraged her to

that moment, Marguerite realized Penelope was more than just a boss; she

the gift, Marguerite smiled gratefully, “Thank

led Marguerite to her office. “Settle in. I’ll have your assistant come find you.”

assistant entered, and to Marguerite’s utter shock. It

and in unison, they exclaimed, “Why is it

both hands, and 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 in your palm, and now my future mother-in-law can’t

blunt words, “Stop making Jocelyn sound so frail! Jocelyn and I respect each other; nobody’s controlling