Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

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.

her nose and turned away. "Marguerite, don't

going back on

we gotten along just fine

think

keep Maurice entangled with her

glared at him. "So, are you

protest, Maurice took her hand. "Come on. You're free this afternoon, aren't you? Let's get you fitted for a dress." "A dress

tomorrow's launch, of course. You can't seriously be thinking of wearing jeans and a

argue, Maurice was already

didn't see the point in arguing with

Maurice, she felt like an emotionless machine. He was always eager to please, pressing his warmth against her indifference, and she simply didn't care enough

Maurice could stir the slightest ripple in

Cresthaven was home

exclusive atelier, famed

celebrities and the wives of the ultra-wealthy all fought for a chance to own one of their limited-edition

foot inside this place-many brought blank checks, desperate for a single

to Cresthaven, walked in as if he owned the place and casually told

quietly speculating just who she was to be favored