Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 671

Marguerite couldn't quite put her finger on it, but there was something about Violet that profoundly reminded her of Penelope, despite their features bearing no

resemblance.

She found herself staring at Violet for an uncomfortably long time, until Violet herself grew a bit bashful under her gaze.

"Ms. Lockwood, do you know me?" Violet finally asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice.

Marguerite snapped out of her trance, shaking her head. "No, it's just... I've never seen someone as striking as you before."

Violet seemed even more flustered by the compliment: "Oh, no, Ms. Lockwood, you're the one who's truly beautiful."

being sincere or simply polite. Curiosity piqued, she asked,

business. My parents used to run the biggest

hadn't expected Violet to come from such a

carried herself with such unworldly grace, likely having been the cherished princess of her family,

assistant. If your family was so well-off,

as she explained, "We were well- off, indeed. But life is unpredictable. Last year, my

guilt. "I'm sorry to

father with his work during

background, but she also possessed a vibrant spirit and a resemblance to Penelope

to hire Violet on

proved to be a smart and efficient worker, managing Marguerite's life and work with remarkable dexterity. Marguerite felt her decision to hire

office to discuss recent projects. Violet offered her a bottle of soda and soon after brought over a