Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 496

Meanwhile, in the executive suite, Marguerite clutched a manila folder nervously as she stepped inside, her voice timid, “Um, I have a report for you.”

Frederick continued typing, saying without looking up, “Leave the documents. I’ll review them myself.”

Marguerite’s words caught in her throat. This guy sure knows how to flip the switch. Just a couple of days ago, he wasn’t like this!

She struggled to find anything to say, and finally set the folder down, her voice tinged with dejection and annoyance, “My office is just downstairs. You can call me anytime.”

Frederick suddenly lifted his gaze, fixing her with a steady look.

Marguerite faltered, thinking he might have had a change of heart and wanted her to stay. She waited with bated breath for him to speak.

Instead, he uttered two icy words – “Get out.”

“…Okay.” With that chilly attitude, she still had hopes he’d object to her arranged marriage? It seemed like wishful thinking.

Reluctantly, Marguerite returned to her office, restless and fidgety.

call, or daydreamed, wondering when Frederick would summon her. But the day ended with no

head home, she stood up and noticed it had started snowing again.

driven Jocelyn’s old car to work that day.

had some brake issues, and the tires

it seemed a taxi was her only option.

she walked out of the

were covered in snow, and she carefully trod

heart racing with every skid. Frozen in fear, she no longer dared

took her elbow, escorting her steadily down

Frederick; his familiar scent was unmistakable

biting wind or her

shoulders, and despite the distance that remained between them, her heart swelled

savor this fleeting moment of happiness. With that thought,

as ever, his eyebrows sharp dashing, and beneath the wing-like lashes were focused

was handsome, and undeniably charismatic.

step,”