Bride behind the mask novel (Marguerite) novel Chapter 751

"War? Seriously?" Marguerite frowned, her anxiety growing by the second. "What about a trade war? You're saying there's no play in the economic battlefield either?"

Sandra shook her head. "Far from it. All the families here operate on hereditary principles. The days of battles and wars ended with our grandparents' generation.

Plus, the Tunez clan is directly under the king's eye. Even if someone had the audacity to start a conflict, they wouldn't dare target them."

Marguerite's confusion deepened, her brows knotting further. "Was Frederick pulling my leg then?"

Sandra paused, a hint of surprise in her voice. "Did Frederick tell you he was staying behind to engage in a war?"

"He mentioned something about a trade war."

Sandra: "..."

She had heard about Maurice confronting Frederick from the locals that morning.

The locals were upset with Frederick because they knew that Maurice summoning him was nothing but a trap!

Yet, Frederick, for the sake of his daughter, insisted on going unarmed, not even a bodyguard in tow.

It was a clear suicide mission!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have made an excuse to send Marguerite away.

But Sandra was at a loss; how could Frederick have explained it to Marguerite in such a manner?

Realizing she might have slipped up, Sandra broke into a cold sweat. She needed to make a call to the locals, figure out how to clarify things to Marguerite.

So, she instructed the driver in English, "Let's make a stop at the next rest area."

The driver nodded, steering the car towards the rest area shortly after.

Sandra found an excuse to step out of the car, then walked to a secluded corner to make her call.

Meanwhile, Marguerite unfolded the note Maurice had given her, her thoughts gradually aligning.

She remembered the argument between the locals and Frederick that morning.

The locals had mentioned heavy artillery, yet Frederick insisted on a trade war.

And now, learning from Sandra that conflicts between clans were virtually non-existent...

Which is why Sandra felt comfortable leaving Marguerite alone in the car when she stepped out.

Upon entering the restroom, Marguerite noticed several guards stationed at the door.

Escaping wouldn't be easy.

So, she climbed out the back window.

The window led to a large dirt mound, which sloped down to a narrow country road.

Following the road, she soon reached a village.

Making sure the coast was clear, she took out the phone Frederick had prepared for her and quickly looked up "Evergreen Enclave Manor."

The destination was a staggering 25 miles away!

And in the quiet village, there wasn't a cab in sight.

With no other option, Marguerite decided to walk to the nearest town according to her GPS, then figure out her next move from there.