Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 96

Meanwhile, at the Winston Group.

Decked in a black body conscious dress and clutching a Hermes bag, Yuna strutted into the CEO's office.

She was here today to show Marguerite her mettle. After yesterday's drama, she was convinced Frederick must be fed up with Marguerite.

In contrast, she had given quite the performance last night. Her apparent concern for Laverne's health and her filial piety were all on full display. Frederick had to be impressed by her.

The office was empty except for Frederick, who was sitting on the couch with crossed legs and engrossed in a document.

Yuna saw an opportunity. She promptly took a seat next to him.

"Freddie, you must be beat from running around for Granny yesterday. Let me give you a massage."

Saying so, she gently gripped Frederick's shoulders, starting to knead them.

Frederick stiffened slightly, closing the document in displeasure.

He dodged Yuna's touch, stood up, and lit a cigarette by the floor-to-ceiling window.

His bodyguard had just called. He said that Marguerite had taken Laverne back to the mansion. Before leaving, she left after a lot of chatter with the servants. That woman really seemed to care about Laverne.

If all she wanted was to snatch Yuna's loved ones, Marguerite didn't need to be this meticulous.

Could she be pretending to care to win his favor?

The more Frederick thought, the more irked he became. He glanced at the time, it was already afternoon.

That woman should be at the company by now, right?

Still no sign of her! Where the hell did she go?

Frederick exhaled a ring of smoke, annoyed, when someone’s soft hands cupped his waist from behind.

"Freddie, I've missed you."

It seemed that Yuna was rubbing against his back.

Frederick's breathing got raspier as he felt this touch.

He flicked off the ash, "Let go."

His voice was flat but carried a tone of suppression and distance.

Disheartened, Yuna retracted her arms, only to hear him ask, "Did Marguerite tell you when she was taking your Granny out of the hospital?"