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’?

met Penelope a handful of

“Penelope, from now on, I’ll call

so casually brought a smile to Penelope’s face.

her new protégé. Then, with a sudden flourish, Penelope removed the sapphire blue silk scarf from around her neck

up a bit; it gives you energy, whether at work or in life. This is my favorite scarf, and I want

luxurious sapphire scarf,

Laverne, who had also encouraged her to

Penelope was more than just a boss; she was

the gift, Marguerite smiled gratefully, “Thank you, Penelope.”

to her office. “Settle in. I’ll have your

her office. Finally, the assistant entered, and to

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

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

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