Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 675

Fred's gaze cut through the air like a knife, landing squarely on Chuck, who visibly shuddered at the impact. Though Fred hadn't uttered a single word, that look alone was laden with a threat, making Chuck realize he'd once again spoken out of turn in Mr. Winston's eyes.

But he hadn't been wrong! The company's sudden interest in working with Poppy Petal Fragrances was obviously for Marguerite's sake. Who else could it be for?

Upon hearing Chuck's insinuation, Marguerite couldn't help but beam with pride. With nothing much to do, she grew bolder and pointed at the screen, asking about the wafer-shaped object displayed.

"What's this now?"

Her inquiry clearly disrupted Fred's workflow, much to his chagrin. He had caught her sneaking glances at him, though he tried to focus his attention elsewhere. Yet, she easily managed to throw him off his rhythm. Still, he patiently explained, "It's a groundbreaking technology developed by Veracoria's top hackers. Once implanted into the human brain, the wafer can significantly alter one's life path."

"How so?" Marguerite's eyes sparkled with curiosity.

"For starters, it could modify certain memories. In more advanced cases, it could unlock a person's potential in specific areas."

gasped, "That sounds terrifying! Wouldn't that turn someone into

Fred chuckled at her comment. He looked at her, amusement dancing in his eyes. Her cheeks flushed with an eager thirst

Chuck's eye, Fred commanded, "Explain it to

harm the body. It's often used in the medical field,

concept. "How is that different from

treatments?"

While ECT randomly erases memories, the

at Fred, she changed the subject, "But implanting

Fred didn't flinch, "Yes."

you're okay

quickly intervened, "Marguerite, the medical

legal boundaries. Feeling relieved, Marguerite turned back to Fred, "With

with money. They don't need my money, so it's not always about