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.

either stared at the office phone, hoping for an internal call, or daydreamed, wondering when Frederick would summon her.

up and noticed

car

brake issues, and the tires were prone to slipping

down heavily, it seemed a taxi

this as she walked out of

snow, and

nearly every step, her heart racing with every skid. Frozen

hand suddenly took her elbow, escorting her steadily down to the ground

familiar scent was

the biting wind or her own shyness, Marguerite’s cheeks flushed.

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

didn’t want to consider his motives; she just wanted to savor this fleeting moment of happiness. With that

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

and

step,”

away, safely descending the final step.

seemed he still had no desire to speak, but Marguerite, playing up