<b>Chapter </b><b>199 </b>
Jovelyn gently rubbed Marguerite’s fingers with a soft, yet fum grip, transmitting an unspoken strength, “I’m sorry that you can’t be my daughter inw it
itances were different, <b>you </b>would have been my pick So Marguerite, don’t me yourself Life doesn’t always go the way we want it to This bracelet s iny most precious <b>possession</b>. I’m giving it to you as a form ofpensation. Please, ept it.”
fret saying her piece, Jocelyn cleaned her hands on a napkin, rose from her seat and smiled at Marquente. Tve said all I came to say I must return to the hea Márquente, still trying toprehend Jocelyn’s words, stood there in a daze, watching Jocelyn leave the <b>restaurant </b>without even uttering a goodbye. She touched the bracelet on her wrist, her gaze fixed on the dishes spread out on the table before her, their taste lost on her.
She signaled the waiter and muttered, “Check, please.”
Ma am, thedy who was with you has already paid the bill; the waiter informed her.
Marguerite, finding no reason to stay any longer, left the Mystic Table and hopped on a bus to Miley’s ce <b>She </b>told Miley everything about her meeting with Jocelyn Miley, being the gossip enthusiast she was, listened with rapt attention.
“Whats up with Mr Winston’s mom? She says she doesn’t support you but leaves her family heirloom for you <b>What’s </b>that all about?”
Marguerite sighed, “She said it’s apensation”
Compensation? Thats quite a valuablepensation! Usually, heirlooms like these are passed down to daughters or daughters in <bw </b>She gave it straight to your Maybe you should try harder? I don’t think Mr. Winston’s mom ispletely against you After all, she gave you her bracelet She must approve of you in some
Mdley analyzed the situation excitedly, noticing Marguerite’s silence, she <b>grew </b>a bit worried.
“Marguerite, are you even listening? What are you thinking?”
Marguerite shook her head, her mind in turmoil, “It’s a strange feeling I used to be confused about my feelings for Frederick, but after what Jocelyn <b>said </b>about him today, I feel really bad for him. Am I falling for him?”
Miley, hearing Marguente admit her feelings for someone for the first time, let out a heartyugh, “You’re not just falling for Mr. Winston, you also have a thing for his mom!”
Marguerite didn’t deny it, “I think she understands me.”
Upon hearing this, Miley’s eyes sparkled with a sudden idea and she leaned in excitedly. “If Mr Winston’s mom insists on you two getting divorced, you can finally take off that mask, night?”
“What do <b>you </b>mean?”
“Think about it, the Lockwoods made you wear the mask because they were afraid you’d seduce Mr. Winston with your beauty But now, your marriage with Mi Winston doesn’t have the support it needs. This naturally fulfills Yuna’s wish. Since you’re destined to divorce, she won’t feel threatened anymore. So, what’s the point of the mask?”
Miley’s argument made sense to Marguerite, “Maybe, just maybe, I can try taking off the mask”
“Take it off, take it off now! Before you divorce, you must show Mr. Winston your true face, dazzle him!”
Miley didn’t want to miss this opportunity and reached out to grab Marguerite’s face
Marguerite quickly stepped back, avoiding Miley’s hand.
Tot now You <b>don’t </b>know what happened yesterday. Powell was furious! And I heard that <b>Maurice</b>, with Powell’s support, started a newpany with a huge investment! Frederick’s not just fighting one person, it’s his brother and his father. How would he have time to care about my looks?”
Upon hearing this, Miley’s face fell, “Mr. Powell is so biased! Poor Mr. Winston.”
“That” why I can’t add to his troubles I made a promise to his mother.”
Miley suddenly asked, “So when are you nning to remove the mask? There must be a deadline, right?”
Marg ente thought for a moment, “Once we’ve finalized the divorce, I’ll take it off.”