Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 561

Zack sighed, a hint of gloom tinting his voice. He paused, gathering his thoughts before continuing, “You see, when Mr. Winston approached our factory for a partnership, we were thrilled. But he is a stickler for details-his standards are sky-high! Last night, when we caught wind that he might send someone to inspect, we were all wound up tighter than a drum, working overtime until the wee hours to make sure the assembly lines were squeaky clean.”

Was Frederick Winston really that intimidating? Why did everyone seem to fear him?

Marguerite Lockwood chuckled, offering Zack a dose of reassurance, “He does have his own standards when it comes to work. Don’t worry too much. If the collaboration goes well, he’ll remember your efforts.”

Zack nodded, half-convinced, but his trust in Marguerite grew a notch.

Recalling the previous night’s factory gossip, he thought that knowing the enemy could ensure a smooth partnership, so he probed Marguerite for some intel, “By the way, Ms. Lockwood, I’ve been meaning to ask you something. Is it true that Mr. Winston has an ex-wife he’s still very much in love with?”

did this notion

immediately. Zack, however, went on explaining, “Ms. Lockwood, I’m just curious. Everyone says that the fragrance in this blush was concocted by Mr.

on Zack, trying to gauge the truth behind his words. She awkwardly asked, “Zack, do you

“Aren’t you Mr. Winston’s

scoff, “Sure, I’m

was truly clueless about her real

To secure a deal, many would avoid brown-nosing directly, instead, they’d cozy up to the client’s family-either the kids or the spouse. After all, if you win over the person closest to the decision-maker, you’re just a whisper away from

didn’t appear to have such an ulterior motive. So what was he really

started this rumor about Frederick having a beloved ex-wife?