Chapter 557

Marguerite’s body tensed, a flicker of shock passing through her wide, watery eyes. But it was quickly replaced by a sharp stab of pain.

Frederick had set up a date to marry Yuna? He was actually doing it?

And to add salt to the wound, he planned to tie the knot on the same day as her?

Marguerite wasn’t sure if she should believe Maurice, but one thing was certain: his timing in delivering this news was a calculated move to even the score between them.

She held her ground, turning to face him, her crimson lips curling into a mocking smile.

“Well, isn’t that just peachy? A double celebration.”

Maurice’s face fell, a gloom enveloping him as he fought to mask his emotions.

Marguerite, on the other hand, spun on her heel and hobbled into a taxi, heading straight for Poppy Petal Fragrances.

Leaning back in the seat, she gazed out the window, lost in thought.

pain was a mere

pain Marguerite had over and over

minutes later, she limped into the director’s office

Marguerite’s desk, apparently in the middle of a conversation with Frederick. Her expressions were as animated as ever, while Frederick

concern. “Marguerite! What happened to you? Why are

at her side,

felt a twinge of annoyance mixed

being dramatic,”

say it yourself! I have to be dramatic or Frederick won’t even notice your injury.”

admit that

swiftly guided Marguerite to her chair and unexpectedly knelt to remove her snow boots, her hands fluttering with

Marguerite’s ankle

indeed saw

notice,”

and with a hint of urgency, he asked,

and accusation, but it made Marguerite bristle

“I fell.”

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