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’?

of times, Marguerite felt an

from now on, I’ll call

her so casually brought

as they surveyed her new protégé. Then, with a sudden flourish, Penelope removed the sapphire blue silk scarf from around her neck and gently draped it over Marguerite’s shoulders, tying

you energy, whether at work or in life. This is

the luxurious sapphire scarf, its silky fabric clearly expensive.

thought of her late grandmother Laverne, who had also encouraged her to shine brightly and live

more than just a boss; she was like family without the barriers of distance.

Marguerite smiled gratefully, “Thank you, Penelope.”

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

office. Finally, the assistant entered, and

was mutual, and in unison, they exclaimed, “Why is it

leaning on it with 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

making Jocelyn sound so frail! Jocelyn