Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 285

Maurice gazed at her, his deep–set eyes seemingly brimming with unsaid secrets

Marquente was taken aback, her lace a canvas of confusion, thinking that Steven was merely jesting “Steven, now’s not the time for jokes.”

Though she had doubted before if Steven was part of Maurice’s crew, she refused to believe that Steven was Maurice himself.

After all, Maurice was Frederick’s half brother, both sharing the Powell blood. Hence, there should be some semblance of resemblance between the two.

But Steven, with his effeminate look and tender skin, bore no resemblance to either Frederick or Powell

Ignoring Marguente’s skepticism, his gaze tumed icy, studying her for a few seconds, as if offering her a final moment of reprieve

After a moment of silence, he spoke again. “Not only that, but I am also the mysterious person you’ve been in contact with.”

Marguente was in shock

the atmosphere not been so cenic and serious, Marguerite

person, but to say that Steven was Maurice and the mysterious person, Marguerite couldn’t

sign amongst the three

Wasn’t this too melodramatic?

such a

complete her sentence, Maurice interrupted

arm towards Marguerite, his well–defined fingers brushed against her ear. With a swift motion, he tugged at the edge of the mask that was as smooth

unexpected move left Marguerite stunned. It took her

woman in front of him, her fair and tender face revealed, her eyelashes fluttering like wings, and her eyes twinkling like stars. This face was nothing short of breathtaking!

moved, but no words came

his pocket and pulled out a square–shaped voice changer “How about now? Do you believe me

voice changer, echoed in the room, making it impossible to

seductively, “How could I have agreed to cooperate with you without knowing your

eye, Marguente’s mind was buzzing Her palms were sweaty, and her legs felt like jelly Even though she didn’t want

he even knew her secret

believe the man