Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 495

Marguerite turned her head with a timid gaze fixed on Frederick, but he seemed utterly oblivious to her presence, as if she were a stranger to him.

The others quickly stood up, and Penelope took the opportunity to introduce everyone to Frederick, “This is Jack from sales; Larry from admin; Mike from R&D… and Marguerite from the design team.”

Frederick’s sharp eyes scanned the group, pausing briefly on Marguerite before coolly looking away.

It was meant to be a simple introduction; but once Frederick had a sense of everyone, Penelope promptly dismissed the group.

Marguerite tried to slip out the back door, the memory of their tangled sheets just two days prior vivid in her mind! She had been rejected when she leaned in for a kiss, and her pride was wounded. She had avoided direct eye contact with Frederick ever since.

But before she could escape, Penelope called out to her, “Marguerite, a word, please!”

Helpless, Marguerite turned around stiffly and walked over.

should collaborate with her on the new product development; I’m sure she can offer some valuable insights. And

aback. Was Penelope really pushing her towards

awkward smile and extended her hand professionally, “Mr. Winston, it’s a pleasure to meet you, I’ve

you’? You two are quite the

her smile strained. She didn’t want things to be awkward! It was Frederick who had acted like he didn’t recognize her first, and she

Penelope. I’ll be sure

face lit up with a triumphant

she were her daughter. That’s why she was going to great lengths to play matchmaker between her and Frederick.

join the team,

Marguerite, instead turning a distant gaze towards Penelope and speaking indifferently, “Penelope,

away without

and nod towards the door,

at a loss, asking,

the new project! Work details! Implementation plans! Anything! You know how to improvise, don’t you? Now