Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 871

Marguerite's brow furrowed slightly. "Sweetheart, I'm going to take care of something important. This isn't a playdate."

Hayes pouted. "But Mom, I don't want to stay at the hospital."

Manley, savoring a bite of ice cream, nodded vigorously.

"Yeah, yeah! Ms. Marguerite, the hospital's disinfectant smells awful. Hayes and I just want to keep you company!"

Hayes looked up at Marguerite, raising three fingers in a hurried oath. "Mom, Manley and I will just sit quietly to the side, or maybe play on the computer in the office next door. We promise we won't bother you!"

Jocelyn chimed in, “Marguerite, just let them come along. Robert and Miley are out, Penelope's busy with the lawyers, and honestly, they're best off with you. I'll stay here with Maurice at the hospital.”

With Jocelyn's insistence, Marguerite could only agree, albeit reluctantly.

After a quick meal, the three of them hurried out to Janie's car. Half an hour later, they arrived at Winston Group headquarters.

There was no denying it-Maurice had been rolling in success these past six months. Since the Winston Group moved to Cresthaven, they'd managed to claim an entire campus right in the heart of downtown.

The tallest building a slender, gleaming tower-was not only the city's newest landmark, but also the office hub for Maurice and his core team.

to sing Maurice's praises. "Ms. Lockwood, Mr. Winston treats you like royalty. When the Group relocated, he had an office built for you on the very top floor, right next to his. He even brought in a designer to

Winston's never done this for any other woman. If

emotions swept over Marguerite. Maurice's devotion was undeniable-

thing she wanted was to hear, once again, about everything Maurice had done for her. Who would

take care of business first," she replied, her

nearby, was soaking up every word. If Mom's office is right next to Maurice's, then his office must be up on the top

they reached

Janie found a spare office for Hayes and Manley to hang out in

left than Hayes powered up two computers, pulled up a random game, then grabbed Manley

for the emergency

in the PR department. And even if Janie did check, seeing a video game on the screen would just make her think they'd stepped

determination, but Manley just

are you going?" Manley

I have

was after he

notice? You

the elevator! We