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.

she either stared at the office phone, hoping for an internal call, or daydreamed, wondering when Frederick

up

Jocelyn’s old car

brake issues, and the tires were prone to slipping

seemed a taxi was her

thought this as she walked out of the company’s

were covered in snow, and she

causing her to slip with nearly every step, her heart racing with

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

it was Frederick; his familiar scent was unmistakable due to

or her own shyness, Marguerite’s cheeks flushed.

wrap an arm 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

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

was handsome, and undeniably

your step,” he