Chapter 854

Maurice had a habit of showing up at the office for no apparent reason- something Marguerite had long grown used to.

She kept her head down, quietly sipping her tea, when his voice drifted over her from behind. “Everything ready for tomorrow's launch?"

She didn't bother looking up. "Tomorrow isn't just the launch for Polar Radiance. It's also Silas and Violet's wedding, remember?"

"If you want to go to the wedding, just say so. We can always reschedule the launch event."

Marguerite let out a cold, sarcastic laugh.

Everything was already set in stone; even if she wanted to change the date, it was far too late now.

Maurice always acted two-faced, loving nothing more than pointing out the obvious after the fact.

She had to hand it to him-he was consistent.

Finally, she raised her head and met his gaze. "I hope you'll keep your promise." "Sorry, what promise?"

"After Silas and Violet get married, you'll move out of the apartment. And take your bodyguards and spies with you. I want all of them out of my house."

Maurice crouched down in front of her, bringing himself to her eye level. For a fleeting moment, Marguerite caught a rare softness in his eyes.

She wrinkled her

going back

gotten along just fine

might think

understand what about her could keep

set her teacup down and glared at him. "So, are you

on. You're free this afternoon, aren't you? Let's get you fitted

launch, of course. You can't seriously be thinking of wearing

was already leading

didn't see the point

her to do, she'd do it. Around Maurice, she felt like an emotionless machine. He was always eager to please, pressing his warmth against

about Maurice could

Cresthaven was

exclusive atelier, famed for

the wives of the ultra-wealthy all fought

place-many brought blank checks, desperate

the

staff eyed Marguerite with envy, quietly speculating just who she was to be

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