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.

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

she stood up and noticed

driven Jocelyn’s old car

showing its age, had some brake issues, and

heavily, it seemed

out of

and she carefully trod

step, her heart racing with every skid. Frozen in fear, she

hand suddenly took her elbow, escorting her steadily down to the ground floor.

was Frederick; his familiar scent was

biting wind or her own shyness, Marguerite’s cheeks flushed.

around her shoulders, and despite the distance that remained between them,

want to consider his motives; she just wanted to savor this fleeting moment of happiness. With that thought, she stole a glance at his face.

sharp dashing, and

and undeniably

step,”