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.

hoping for an internal call, or daydreamed, wondering when Frederick would summon her. But the

up

Jocelyn’s old car

had some brake issues, and the tires were

coming down heavily, it seemed a taxi was her

she walked out of the company’s

snow, and she carefully trod on them.

slip with nearly every step, her heart racing with every skid. Frozen in fear, she no longer dared

hand suddenly took her elbow, escorting

scent was

wind or her own shyness, Marguerite’s cheeks

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

savor this fleeting moment of happiness. With that

as ever, his eyebrows sharp dashing, and beneath

and undeniably

your step,” he warned.

quickly turned away, safely descending the final step.

up her vulnerability with a hint of cunning, said, “My car’s broken