Bride behind the mask novel (Marguerite) novel Chapter 733

Samantha was nearly the same age as me, with a sweetness to her features that was hard to ignore.

Yet, perhaps due to the aura of being the mayor's wife, she always carried herself with a certain formality, making her seem quite stern.

Maggie turned her head to look at Fred, about to say something, but then she saw him placing a piece of rare steak, still dripping with juices, onto her plate:

"Local specialty, prime rib, rare. Want to try?"

Maggie felt a wave of queasiness but asked, "Can I skip it?"

Fred smiled warmly, "Of course, you can."

The mayor watched them with a broader smile, then asked:

"Maggie, is the dress fitting alright?"

Only then did Maggie realize that the dress she was wearing was almost identical to Samantha's.

Both shimmered with a similar golden hue, though the patterns differed slightly in detail.

"Ma'am, is this your dress?"

Samantha shook her head with a smile, "Of course not. Fred, here, has a title in the Tunez Tribe, comparable to a Marquis, a position of great respect.

According to the highest traditions of the Tunez Tribe, when he was honored with his title, his wife was to be granted the title of Marchioness as well. Unfortunately, he was single at the time.

Samantha and I prepared a wedding dress in advance, happy to see you've worn it ahead of time."

Maggie almost spit out her tea.

But she was too shocked, choking on her drink.

Fred quickly patted her back, chiding, "Look at you, no poise at all."

Maggie ignored Fred, her gaze fixed on Samantha, greedily asking:

He greeted the mayor and Samantha in English, then turned to Maggie, presenting a paper that looked like a report, and read in an awkwardly mechanical Mandarin:

"Ms. Lockwood, our tests have detected that the pill you're carrying contains aphrodisiac components, not the cold medicine you claimed. For your safety, we advise you not to use it."

Maggie, facing this very serious man, turned pale then flushed.

Damn it!

Why not just confirm the pill was harmless? Why did he have to read that out loud?

Maggie wished she could just disappear!

Samantha, catching on, looked genuinely puzzled at Maggie and earnestly asked:

"Maggie, was this part of your... special... preparations to win Fred over?"