Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 648

Chuck's casual remark seemed to alleviate the brooding mood of the man before him, if only for a fleeting moment. Yet, in the very next second, the man's displeasure returned with force. For the past few days, he had been holed up at Poppy Petal Fragrances, keeping close company with Marguerite. And with Miley, it was as if they were joined at the hip, barely spending a moment apart. So how on earth could Chuck know more about Marguerite than he did?

Frederick fixed Chuck with a meaningful stare. His voice was calm yet carried a weighty undertone as he inquired, "Why would Miley discuss Marguerite's affairs

with you?"

Chuck: "???"

nervously at the imposing man before him, finding the situation utterly surreal. He attempted to mask his discomfort with a laugh, "Ah, we were just shooting the breeze, and the conversation turned to her. Rest assured, Mr. Winston,

be reported in the chat with a quick ping. But they seldom discussed Maurice, as he was known for his discretion, leaving little to no trail in his dealings. Even when they did talk, they could hardly make heads or tails of his actions. Miley's mention of Maurice's suspicious marriage pressure on Marguerite stemmed from Chuck's frequent visits to the Winston Mansion, hoping he would keep a closer eye

man believed him. Just as he was about to clarify further, Frederick's piercing and compelling gaze landed on Chuck. "Check his

Winston was actually giving them a tip! Investigate Maurice's billing statements? The idea was pure genius! There's an old saying: where a man's money goes, there his heart follows. Perhaps Maurice's bills were the key

With the whirlwind of recent events, she hadn't

thought. To her surprise, she found Teresa and Hayes, both with their butts in the air, leaning on their elbows, staring intently at a piece of A4 paper on the floor. From a distance, the paper, filled with illustrations and text, resembled a medical

room was in a state of chaos. But the children were