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.

did she have to ask

she did ask, rejection was the most likely outcome without a second

avoid the sting of refusal, she chose not to ask

arm trembling slightly, she reached for the

long arm reaching out, utterly disregarding his previous stance of aloofness,

glasses were emptied

and even Miley and Robert showed faint signs

Winston was only looking for a gesture from Marguerite, but she was as

at their wits’ end with

“Mr. Winston, what a tolerance for liquor! I always said you were a chivalrous man-how could you leave Marguerite in the

shots without batting an eye, as smoothly as

her eyes downcast, remained silent

to remind her, “Marguerite, don’t you think you owe someone a word of thanks?”

didn’t catch Miley’s hint and thought she was being asked why she hadn’t sought Frederick’s help.

in a non-sequitur response, she said, “Even if I asked, he wouldn’t drink