Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 471

An hour later, at Poppy Petal Fragrances.

Today marked Marguerite’s first day at the company, and the CEO herself, Penelope, personally guided her through the orientation process.

Skipping the usual entry-level grind, Penelope had appointed Marguerite as a senior fragrance designer right off the bat.

“Marguerite, your office is right across from mine,” Penelope said warmly. “I’ve arranged for an assistant for you, about your age. If you need anything, just ask her.”

Marguerite blushed with modesty. “Penelope, that’s really kind of you. I’m just here to work, and you’ve set the bar so high, I’m afraid I’ll let you down.”

Penelope quickly patted Marguerite’s hand, feigning annoyance.

“What’s this ‘Penelope’ business? You’re making it sound so formal! Call me Auntie! Besides, my instincts are never wrong. I have confidence in you, so you better start believing in yourself!”

Marguerite was taken aback. Landing a management role on her first day was unbelievable enough, but Penelope asking her to call her ‘Auntie’?

handful of

now on, I’ll call

her so casually brought a smile to Penelope’s

affectionately squeezed it, her eyes beaming as they surveyed her new protégé. Then, with a sudden flourish, Penelope removed the sapphire blue silk scarf from around her neck and gently draped it over Marguerite’s

it gives you energy, whether at work or

scarf, its silky fabric clearly expensive.

grandmother Laverne, who had also encouraged her to

that moment, Marguerite realized Penelope was more than just a boss; she was like family without the barriers

Marguerite smiled gratefully,

her office. “Settle in. I’ll

her office. Finally, the assistant entered, and

mutual, and in unison, they exclaimed, “Why

they parachuted in? Marguerite, what kind of spell do

her eyes at Miley’s blunt words, “Stop making Jocelyn sound so frail! Jocelyn and

Mutual respect is for married couples!”