Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 581

The two kids pulled at Frederick’s arms, one on each side, their little faces lifted in urgent expectation.

Finally, unable to resist their pleading eyes, Frederick capitulated just as Marguerite was about to hang up, “Swing by the office after work.”

Marguerite blinked, slightly confused. “What for?”

“Come with me to the Food Inspection Department.”

“Food Inspection Department?” Marguerite echoed, her confusion deepening.

Frederick, growing impatient with the questioning, was on the verge of ending the call.

Fortunately, Jocelyn was quick to take the phone and get straight to the point, “Marguerite, it’s me. I know there’s been a mix-up between you and Frederick, something to do with Manley. You should’ve given me a heads up about such an important matter. I’ve been thinking, and I suspect Manley might have been poisoned. Frederick realizes he’s misunderstood you and feels guilty, so he wants you to join him at the Food Inspection Department. Can you make it after work?”

stunned. She hadn’t fully processed the situation, but since it was Jocelyn asking, she felt obliged to agree, “I can make it,

that, both hurriedly ended the call.

phone and leaning against the sofa in a

“Who was that?

“Frederick.”

Why did he call?”

phone and succinctly shared the conversation with Miley, who slapped

when did you say

to deflect, “Maybe you didn’t hear me? But seriously, Mr. Winston is awesome, taking the

enthusiastic, “Oh, come on. I know him too well. It must’ve been Jocelyn putting in a good word for me. Otherwise,

Jocelyn spoke well of you or not is one thing, but whether Frederick is willing to believe you is another. Don’t conflate the two. If he’s willing to do this and has reached out to you, he must want to clear your name. Marguerite,

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