Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 697

But before Marguerite could delve deeper into her thoughts, Stella abruptly changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, Freddie, Maurice found out I'm back in town and wants to meet up. He says he's got this new tech that could be a game-changer for treating depression. What do you think? Should I take him up on his offer? The paycheck he's dangling is pretty sweet."

New tech?

Marguerite's mind instantly went to the wafer technology. No need to guess- Maurice must have been turned down by that hospital yesterday; otherwise, he wouldn't be approaching Stella for a partnership.

Yet, Marguerite found Maurice's approach puzzling. After all, both Frederick and Maurice hadn't secured the final rights to the wafer tech. Why was he in such a rush to find partners? Wasn't he worried that Frederick might end up with the tech? It was unlike Maurice to be this impulsive.

Meanwhile, Frederick took a sip of his Da Hong Pao tea, the droplets highlighting his lips, making them look fuller and more vivid.

"Do you know what his new tech is about?"

head, a hint of bewilderment in her eyes. "That's just it;

partner up once he spills the beans," Frederick said with

it? You know me, Freddie. I'm all about

eyes twinkled with

and stood up, not

the case, you'd disappoint

Robert deflated Stella

another word, Marguerite and Violet quickly

by her hands, lost in

this was a sign of true friendship-informal, no hard feelings, like her and Miley. It comforted her, especially after being turned down by Frederick the night before.

spirits hadn't been high for long when

not

Maurice was already here?