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.

tallest building a slender, gleaming tower-was not only the city's newest landmark, but also the office hub for Maurice

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

Mr. Winston's never done this for any other woman. If you'd like,

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

everything Maurice had done for her. Who would have guessed that being the object of someone's affections could be this much...

just take care of business first," she replied,

If Mom's office is right next to Maurice's,

reached the PR

piped up, asking to play on the computer. Janie found a spare office for Hayes and Manley to hang out in

Janie left than Hayes powered up two computers, pulled up a random game, then grabbed Manley by the hand and

for the emergency

busy in the PR department. And even if Janie did check, seeing a video game on the screen would just make

determination,

are you going?" Manley

I have to

after he just

notice?