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.

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

by her office, glancing furtively at Gertie

Wednesday? I tried calling you about it yesterday, but Maurice told me it was your

playing a ruthless game. He knew how important Polar Radiance was to her, so he'd deliberately scheduled the launch for the same day as Silas's wedding. His

she didn't want to change anything. After all, it was better to break up a

a long, steady breath and nodded. "Wednesday it

and helped her gather the files they'd need for the

to message

to

pen and

pad, then

get Chuck's attention When

slid

*Let's swap phones.*

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