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.

out of Maurice’s car earlier, she’d twisted her ankle. The piercing pain was a mere distraction compared to

had over and over again.

she limped into the director’s office

a conversation with Frederick. Her expressions were as animated as ever, while Frederick

face contorted into an exaggerated concern.

was at her side, fussing over her

a twinge of annoyance mixed

dramatic,” Marguerite muttered.

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

to admit that Miley

to her chair and unexpectedly knelt to remove her

Winston! Marguerite’s ankle

indeed saw

notice,”

with a hint of

of concern and accusation, but it made Marguerite bristle

“I fell.”

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