Chapter 232
Bride Behind The Mask
Divorce postponed?
Marguerite wouldnât have it!
If she could, sheâd run to the courthouse right now!
How could the man in front of her understand the agony of unrequited love? Seeing him everyday was like living through years of torment She viewed Frederick as a heartless executioner. He could have mercifully ended her suffering, yet he chose to drag it out, grinding down her patience bit by bit.
The constant delay of their divorce left her fearing that her feelings for him would only intensify, making it even harder to let him go.
âSo, youâre set on doing this? Even if I donât agree, youâll go public with our relationship at this point?â
Despite Frederickâs seemingly cold and resolute demeanor, she couldnât see the tightly clenched fist hidden behind his back, his short nails digging painfully into his skin.
And she didnât know that everything Frederick was doing was to protect her.
Everyone was currently focusing on the Polar Radiance perfume project. The Internet was not so easily fooled. If they didnât address the rumora, the public would keep digging The truth about their relationship, and the scandal of Marguerite being pregnant out of wedlock, which led to the abrupt cancellation of the Polar Radiance project, would inevitably be revealed.
So, heâd rather take the blame than let Marguerite face public humiliation.
He had to admit that the child Marguerite carried was his.
Misunderstandings often stemmed from a lack of communication. Marguerite was unaware of Frederickâs true intentions, and she kept her own feelings to herself.
Both of them fell silent, neither one willing to break the quiet.
In her distress, Marguerite silently shed tears. She couldnât persuade Frederick, but perhaps Jocelyn would understand!
She discreetly texted Jocelyn, concisely explaining the eveningâs events.
It took a while before Jocelyn replied: âIf this can salvage the companyâs reputation, I support Frederickâs decision.â
Marguerite was stunned.
Jocelyn agreed with Frederick?
How could that be!
Hadnât she always been advocating for their divorce?
Confused, Marguerite quickly typed out a response, âJocelyn, what about the family? Frederickâs relationship with Powell is already strained. Admitting this publicly will only make things worse!!!â
Marguerite used three exclamation marks to emphasize her shock and confusion. Jocelynâs response was a calming reassurance.
âIf we delay the divorce, Powell has no reason to stay angry. Stop worrying. You two just need to help the company through this crisis. Iâll handle the rest.â
Since even Jocelyn sided with Frederick, Marguerite felt completely lost.
In everyoneâs eyes, the companyâs reputation was paramount.
Her feelings, in comparison, were insignificant.
Marguerite felt a pang of sadness, but she couldnât blame anyone.
Who else knew about her feelings for Frederick? She couldnât expect anyone to cater to her emotions.
Marguerite took a deep breath, accepting the reality that she had to compromise.
She put down her phone and slowly moved in front of Frederick, âFor the sake of the companyâs reputation, Iâm willing to make this sacrifice. But you better control Yuna. I donât want her stirring up trouble.â
Frederick looked at her with a complicated expression, âIâll explain everything to her.â
*You better!â
Marguerite retorted, then decisively turned to leave.
But before she could exit the office, Frederick called out to her, âMarguerite.â
She stopped and turned around, âWhat now?â
He paused, his deep voice seemingly comforting and reminding her. âThe divorce is inevitable. Itâs just postponed I wont let you suffer any loss