Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 757

So, he played his hand, making Frederick marry her, hoping to tie the man down completely with a woman's charm.

But as he eavesdropped from the shadows, listening to their exchanges through a surveillance app, witnessing Frederick's concessions to Marguerite time and again, he knew his scheme was nearing success.

Yet, why did he find himself seething with jealousy and losing control?

For the first time, he felt a possessive desire for Marguerite. So much so, he lied, claiming he had slept with her and that she was carrying his child.

But the harsh truth was, she had never been his.

His obsession with possessing Marguerite nearly became an all-consuming fixation.

Did he ever love Marguerite?

Was what he felt for Marguerite truly love?

Maurice couldn't say.

After a long silence, Frederick offered a mocking smile: "Your hesitation tells me everything. You never loved her."

As the cigarette burned down to the filter, Frederick flicked it away, looking squarely at Maurice, "The deal's been signed. I expect you to keep your word and let me take Teresa back home."

With those final words, Frederick turned to leave.

from the shadows, the sound of their

"Frederick!" Maurice called out.

see Maurice drawing a pistol, "Did you

required

to respond, Maurice

carefully before you answer. If you say you don't love her,

ground, showing not even a trace

in my presence? If I say I don't love

raised his pistol, its barrel a

it, and I'll believe you. And you'll

in exchange for a

it! Say

"Sorry, I can't."

you

"I love her."

those words, Maurice's gaze

advanced on Frederick, pistol

"Say it again!"

said I love

her no

"Yes!"