Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 648

Chuck's casual remark seemed to alleviate the brooding mood of the man before him, if only for a fleeting moment. Yet, in the very next second, the man's displeasure returned with force. For the past few days, he had been holed up at Poppy Petal Fragrances, keeping close company with Marguerite. And with Miley, it was as if they were joined at the hip, barely spending a moment apart. So how on earth could Chuck know more about Marguerite than he did?

Frederick fixed Chuck with a meaningful stare. His voice was calm yet carried a weighty undertone as he inquired, “Why would Miley discuss Marguerite’s affairs with you?”

Chuck: “???”

Why did Mr. Winston sound so darn sour? No way! Was he, a mere subordinate, now the subject of Mr. Winston's jealousy? Chuck glanced nervously at the imposing man before him, finding the situation utterly surreal. He attempted to mask his discomfort with a laugh, “Ah, we were just shooting the breeze, and the conversation turned to her. Rest assured, Mr. Winston, I have absolutely no intention of prying into Marguerite’s personal life!”

Chuck's reassurance was purely to steady the man's mood. The truth was that when Robert and Chuck had played cupid at the office, and Miley later joined their efforts, they had simply created a group chat for convenience. Any progress between Marguerite and Frederick would be reported in the chat with a quick ping. But they seldom discussed Maurice, as he was known for his discretion, leaving little to no trail in his dealings. Even when they did talk, they could hardly make heads or tails of his actions. Miley's mention of Maurice's suspicious marriage pressure on Marguerite stemmed from Chuck's frequent visits to the Winston Mansion, hoping he would keep a closer eye on Maurice.

After saying his piece, Chuck watched Frederick, trying to gauge whether the man believed him. Just as he was about to clarify further, Frederick’s piercing and compelling gaze landed on Chuck. “Check his billing statements.”