Chapter 853

Without a second's hesitation, Marguerite shot back, "If it were you, I'd make you pay with your life the same way."

Her eyes, rimmed red, locked onto him with unwavering intensity.

Even though she knew Maurice was only speaking hypothetically, Marguerite couldn't understand the depth of her own hatred. It was as if, that night, it had truly been Maurice-not Frederick-who pulled the trigger on Teresa.

Maurice's pupils widened, a shadow of defiance flickering through his gaze. He gave a faint, almost bitter smile—one that looked nothing like joy.

Marguerite couldn't read the meaning behind his expression, nor did she care to try.

Maurice started the engine and eased the car toward the apartment in heavy silence. Neither of them spoke a word for the rest of the drive.

The test was over. At last, the pretense was dropped.

The next morning, at Poppy Petal Fragrances.

the launch event of Polar Radiance were underway, and Marguerite needed to meet with the PR team to finalize the

meeting, Chuck stopped by her office, glancing furtively at Gertie

I tried calling you about

knew how important Polar Radiance was to her, so he'd deliberately scheduled the launch for the same

to break up a plan than ruin a marriage. Maybe this was the perfect opportunity to finally quash

drew a long, steady breath and

helped her gather the files they'd need

phone to message the PR team, she

to

a pen and scribbled

pad, then tapped

get Chuck's attention When

she slid the note

*Let's swap phones.*

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