Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 856

Marguerite's face fell in an instant.

She could brush off those words coming from anyone else, but she never imagined she'd hear them from Violet.

Violet had been by her side for over half a year, knowing all her habits, all her heartbreaks. Frankly, aside from Miley, no one in the world understood her better. She couldn't keep up the pretense any longer; her expression darkened.

"You, of all people, should know what happened between me and Maurice. You know how much I hate him. Have you lost your mind over this new boyfriend of yours?"

Marguerite's anger left Violet stunned, her eyes wide with shock, quickly clouded with hurt.

"I'm sorry, Marguerite, I didn't mean it like that. I just wanted someone to look after you, that's all. Please, forgive me?"

"I can take care of myself. I don't need a man."

"I know, I know! Please, Marguerite, don't be mad at me. I'm so sorry!"

chest, but Violet's apology was genuine—almost pitifully so. If she kept holding a

down her irritation and sighed. "Fine. I know you meant

again! Anyway, Marguerite, my wedding dress needs adjustments and the designer is waiting. I have to

turning and picking up the tailored suit she'd come

mood was in turmoil, thanks to Violet. She'd only just started unbuttoning her shirt in the changing room, fingers tired

in front of

hastily pulled her shirt closed and

"You-!"

broad hand

with panic and anger as she glared up

hand over her mouth, waiting until she stopped struggling, his other arm braced against

feel the heat radiating from him, making it hard to breathe. When he sensed she'd calmed, he slowly lowered his hand

get to finish. Marguerite bit down on

didn't make a sound, his jaw clenched