Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 832

Meanwhile, at MOCODO Steakhouse.

Marguerite hadn't given up on blind dates. In fact, she had gone all out and signed up as a platinum member on LoveConnect.

This time, the matchmaker had set her up with someone impressive-a CEO of a publicly traded company, they said.

Marguerite arrived early and had just settled into her seat when her phone buzzed. The caller ID flashed Stella!

It had to be about Silas.

Marguerite quickly answered, only to be greeted by Stella's indignant voice.

"Sis! Your friend, that Silas guy, his temper is just too much!"

Marguerite's eyes narrowed. "What happened?"

Stella huffed, "A few hours ago, I called him and said I had a way to cure his headaches. But when he got here and realized I'm a therapist, he got all mad and stormed off! Sis, your friend's got quite a character. It's not my fault if he won't cooperate!"

felt a headache of her own forming. She hadn't warned Silas beforehand; anyone would be upset being sent to a therapist unannounced. But she was also wary of getting in touch with Silas, afraid it might reignite any

thought, she suddenly noticed a man in a suit approaching her table. Her date had

mouth and ended the call with Stella. "I'll call you back later, something

be taken aback. The polite smile

Maurice!

he doing here? Surely

brows furrowed, but Maurice had already pulled out a

were captivating and confident, but to Marguerite,

closer to work because you're busy. So, where do you find the time for

it matter

chuckled. "Since I'm here, do you think your date is still going to show

past six months, several men had shown interest in her, but they had all mysteriously vanished before making a move. The only person capable of orchestrating such a thing was

still couldn't understand it. Their relationship was beyond repair, yet he persisted in sabotaging her chances

to argue, Marguerite started to rise from her seat. But Maurice's deep,

so much, Marguerite? Can't you see all I've done for

charming exterior hiding a ruthless core. Marguerite's aversion to talking