Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 16

The woman had her back to Marguerite, blocking any view of her face. But she was dressed in a revealing halter–neck bodycon dress that made her look anything but classy.

If it wasn’t for Frederick’s arms wrapped around her, Marguerite would’ve thought she was just some floozy Chuck had brought in to amuse Frederick.

And Frederick, of all people, was into this kind of woman. No wonder he hated her guts. She had interrupted his steady relationship, forcing him into marrying her. Who wouldn’t be pissed?

But it was weird. Seeing the two of them all over each other, hatred welled up inside Marguerite. It felt like her heart was being squeezed, leaving her gasping for air.

She was on the fence about walking up and handing in her resume, but Chuck was watching her from the corner. He carefully closed the curtain for Frederick before walking over to her. His face was flushed, clearly embarrassed by the earlier scene.

Mr. Winston sees you,

tell me to come up once I finished

from her. “Leave it to me. You can go downstairs, and remember, next time you

the private glass room. After the curtains were drawn, she couldn’t see a thing, but she knew what was

and turned to leave.

if she wasn’t so damn ugly, she might even be a better match

the sight of Marguerite arguing with Mr. Winston in his office was one he would never forget. He had never seen a woman dare to make Mr. Winston so mad

Winston seemed annoyed, Chuck knew

was a much scarier sight, but he hadn’t blown up at Marguerite. To Chuck, Mr.

a thing on Yuna in the room. As Chuck drew the curtains, Yuna thought Frederick was about

of revulsion. He pushed her away instinctively, he pushed too hard, and she tumbled onto the

you’re so strong, you hurt me,” she whined, looking up at him with innocent