Chapter 749

Fancy a two-day getaway?

Marguerite was totally lost, as if she were trying to read Greek.

"Do we have to? We're leaving in a couple of days anyway. It doesn't seem like enough time for a proper vacation."

Marguerite's polite refusal was followed by a sly nudge to Frederick.

He gently squeezed her hand, his smile radiating warmth, "It's enough for a little adventure nearby. I'll come to see you in a couple of days."

"Aren't you coming with me?" Marguerite interlocked her fingers with his.

"If I come with you, how am I supposed to take care of everything else?"

"What else do you need to take care of?"

"Work stuff."

Marguerite felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint what exactly.

Frederick had already decided to cut ties with the hacker, so what work could possibly be left?

to engage in some sort of turf war with

After dinner, she intended to pull Frederick aside for a clearer

as they descended from the stilt house, she saw a servant loading

swung open the back door

Margot. I've

and her confusion only

made her

smile, then tugged Frederick

with lan? Are you out of your mind?" Frederick brushed a lock of

Marguerite knows

only fueled her frustration, prompting her to punch him squarely in the

winced, then gently caught her

"Does it hurt?"

just tell me

worried sick, and here was Frederick, still

We're way past the age

voice was choked with emotion, "But I've seen on the news, countries fight over territory with

the past. It's all about

saw all the tanks

they're just

could tell Frederick was trying to sound nonchalant, and she was on the verge of tears, taking a deep

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