Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 598

Shivers coursed through Yuna's body. If it weren't for the prying eyes that surrounded her, she would have loved nothing more than to scratch that smug look off Marguerite's face.

The very idea of apologizing to someone as lowly as Marguerite made Yuna's blood boil – surely Marguerite, the wretched thing, was reveling in this moment.

But with Frederick's command hanging in the air, Yuna knew all too well the consequences of defiance.

So, she bit back the venom in her heart, planning to bide her time and seek her revenge later.

With every ounce of her pride hanging by a thread, Yuna reluctantly raised her voice, enunciating each syllable with disdain,

"I... am... sorry!" Her apology was grudging at best, filled with an undercurrent of loathing.

Off to the side, Penelope shook her head, a mix of sorrow and regret washing over her.

Her threat to Yuna had been a bluff – a gamble. Penelope wasn't certain Yuna was the one who spiked Manley's drink; she just suspected it strongly.

But Yuna's reluctant apology was as good as an admission of guilt, and it only served to confirm Penelope's suspicions.

Penelope lamented her family's misfortune. Her daughter, whom she had waited 25 years for, turned out to be such a disappointment – it pained her deeply.

And so the drama concluded, under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

Penelope felt a pang of guilt towards Marguerite and, before leaving, pulled her aside.