Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 619

The guys? She couldn’t possibly expect Robert to drink on her behalf, could she?

It was obviously meant for Frederick!

Marguerite eyed Frederick across from her, who had already laid down his knife and fork. His gaze was fixed unblinkingly on her, a silent challenge in the depths of his eyes.

She wasn’t sure how to broach the topic, but Frederick’s cool and nonchalant voice pre-empted her attempt to break the silence, addressing Robert instead.

“Your lady’s got a mind full of tricks; she needs to be set straight.”

Miley chuckled mischievously and couldn’t help but ask, “So, Mr. Winston, are you going to take one for the team and drink for Marguerite?”

His sly look fell upon Marguerite, his posture exuding an air of superiority, “Let her ask me herself.”

Post-drinks, Marguerite’s eyes were glazed with a slight buzz, but her mind was still clear.

right did she have to ask Frederick to drink

did ask, rejection was the most likely

sting of refusal, she chose

she reached for the glass, ready to

his long arm reaching out, utterly disregarding his previous stance of aloofness, and snatched the glass

glasses were emptied just

even Miley and Robert

only looking for a gesture from Marguerite, but she

practically at their wits’

to recover, showering Frederick with praise, “Mr. Winston, what a tolerance for liquor! I always said you were a chivalrous man-how could you leave Marguerite in the lurch, right?”

three shots without batting an

her eyes downcast, remained silent as

to remind her, “Marguerite,

still tipsy from the drinks, didn’t catch Miley’s hint and thought she

if I asked, he wouldn’t drink for me. Why