Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 293

Through the screen, Marguerite keenly noticed a change in Jocelyn's tone. It was no longer polite, but rather a commanding statement laced with irritation.

Marguerite glanced at the bodyguards stationed below the balcony, but did not hesitate to respond, "Alright."

"Meet me at the restaurant where we first met, in an hour."

With those words, Jocelyn hung up. The sudden dial tone left Marguerite feeling like she was in a different world, her heart aching immensely.

There was nothing more painful than letting someone you care about down.

Marguerite wasn't sure if Frederick had feelings for her, but she knew for certain that Jocelyn had treated her kindly, even taking a slap for her once. So when Jocelyn spoke to her with such a distant tone, her heart ached.

She quickly freshened up, meticulously applied light makeup, and put on the white dress her grandmother had bought for her.

No matter how you looked at her, Marguerite looked especially elegant and beautiful that day.

She had a feeling that her meeting with Jocelyn that day would likely be their last, so she wanted to leave a good impression.

Two bodyguards drove her to the restaurant, by the time they arrived, Jocelyn was already waiting by the window.

Jocelyn looked at Marguerite's face, a flash of surprise in her eyes. She then looked past Marguerite's shoulder at the bodyguards, "I need to have a few words with her, step away."

The bodyguards stood still, expressionless.

"I won't take long. Don't worry, I won't do anything to her."

Upon hearing this, the bodyguards finally turned around and left, standing guard at the entrance of the restaurant.

Jocelyn looked at Marguerite, "Have a seat."

Marguerite sat down in front of Jocelyn, an apology on her face, and carefully said, "Ma'am..."