Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 495

Marguerite turned her head with a timid gaze fixed on Frederick, but he seemed utterly oblivious to her presence, as if she were a stranger to him.

The others quickly stood up, and Penelope took the opportunity to introduce everyone to Frederick, “This is Jack from sales; Larry from admin; Mike from R&D… and Marguerite from the design team.”

Frederick’s sharp eyes scanned the group, pausing briefly on Marguerite before coolly looking away.

It was meant to be a simple introduction; but once Frederick had a sense of everyone, Penelope promptly dismissed the group.

Marguerite tried to slip out the back door, the memory of their tangled sheets just two days prior vivid in her mind! She had been rejected when she leaned in for a kiss, and her pride was wounded. She had avoided direct eye contact with Frederick ever since.

But before she could escape, Penelope called out to her, “Marguerite, a word, please!”

Helpless, Marguerite turned around stiffly and walked over.

development; I’m sure she

Was Penelope really

her hand professionally, “Mr. Winston, it’s a

Marguerite’s head, “What ‘pleasure to meet you’? You two are quite the actors, putting on such a convincing

be awkward! It was Frederick who had acted like

be sure to work well with

lit up

treated Marguerite as if she were her daughter. That’s why

a big shot like him to join the team, Penelope had

Frederick still hadn’t greeted Marguerite, instead turning a distant gaze towards Penelope and speaking indifferently, “Penelope, I’m heading back to my

away without a

her a little push and nod towards the