Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 38

Meanwhile, at LuxeScents International.

The moment Frederick stepped into the CEO’s office, he flew off the handle and angrily threw an ashtray at the French window.

“Which department does Marguerite belong to? Get her manager here! She's slacking off, and now she's not even showing up for work?”

Looking troubled, Chuck stole a glance at his irate boss and plucked up the courage to say,

“Mr. Winston, you said only you could handle Marguerite. So, she was assigned to your department.”

Frederick spun around, glaring at Chuck. “Are you implying that her absence is my fault?”

Robert squinted and shook his head. He thought, "Isn’t that the truth? If you hadn’t humiliated Marguerite with the jewelry purchase yesterday, would she be avoiding work to dodge you?"

Chuck had the same thoughts, but he didn't dare to voice them out loud.

Seeing this, Robert waved Chuck out of the room. He sighed and walked over to Frederick.

“This woman is so headstrong. I'm starting to doubt that she really stole the bracelet. Getting the patent is the priority now, and we need to get the perfume formula ASAP.”

Robert cautiously looked at Frederick. “How about you apologize to her?”

A sharp look flashed in Frederick’s eyes as he retorted arrogantly, “Apologize? Who does she think she is?”

Feeling helpless, Robert retorted, “She didn’t come home yesterday and she didn’t come to work today. She doesn’t even have a place to stay. Aren’t you worried something dangerous might happen to her?”

Frederick felt a pang of concern at his words.

He took a deep breath. Taking out his phone, he sent a text behind Robert's back.

[I was too harsh on you about the theft. I'll help you clear things up. Where are you? Send me your location, and I'll come pick you up.]

He had made the biggest concession, and surely that should cool her down.

However, Frederick didn’t receive a reply from Marguerite.

He anxiously dialed her number again, only to find out that her phone was turned off!

Just a moment ago he could call her, but now her phone was off.

Frederick was livid.

He was worried about her safety, but she didn’t appreciate it.

Frederick was getting angrier. “She has crossed the line! Didn’t she need this job? Fine, if she doesn’t come to me, I will make sure she can’t find a job in this industry!”

He made the threat, waiting for Marguerite to reply and come begging to him at the company.