Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 496

Meanwhile, in the executive suite, Marguerite clutched a manila folder nervously as she stepped inside, her voice timid, “Um, I have a report for you.”

Frederick continued typing, saying without looking up, “Leave the documents. I’ll review them myself.”

Marguerite’s words caught in her throat. This guy sure knows how to flip the switch. Just a couple of days ago, he wasn’t like this!

She struggled to find anything to say, and finally set the folder down, her voice tinged with dejection and annoyance, “My office is just downstairs. You can call me anytime.”

Frederick suddenly lifted his gaze, fixing her with a steady look.

Marguerite faltered, thinking he might have had a change of heart and wanted her to stay. She waited with bated breath for him to speak.

Instead, he uttered two icy words – “Get out.”

“…Okay.” With that chilly attitude, she still had hopes he’d object to her arranged marriage? It seemed like wishful thinking.

Reluctantly, Marguerite returned to her office, restless and fidgety.

at the office phone, hoping for an internal call, or

head home, she stood up and noticed

car to work that

car, showing its age, had some brake issues, and the tires were prone to slipping in

the snow coming down heavily, it seemed a taxi

she walked out of

were covered in snow, and she carefully trod

heart racing with every skid. Frozen in fear, she no

her elbow, escorting her steadily down to the

scent was unmistakable due to their proximity.

or her own shyness, Marguerite’s

and didn’t wrap an arm around her shoulders, and despite the distance that remained

just wanted to savor this fleeting moment of happiness. With that thought, she stole a glance at his

ever, his eyebrows sharp dashing, and beneath the wing-like lashes were

was handsome, and

your step,” he warned.

off-guard, Marguerite quickly turned away, safely descending the final step.

speak, but Marguerite, playing up her vulnerability