Chapter 139
Maeve ate breakfast and headed to the perfume studio as usual.
When she reached the ground floor, she spotted a black Maybach parked by the curb.
Frederick was leaning casually against the car. His black dress shirt was tucked into his tailored trousers, accentuating his narrow waist and long legs. It was a simple outfit, yet it made his striking physique look even more flawless.
A pair of rimless silver glasses rested on the bridge of his straight nose, adding a sharp, intellectual edge to his chiseled face.
A devastatingly handsome devil.
This used to be Maeve’s absolute favorite look on him.
Now, looking at him just made her want to throw up.
Acting as though he were entirely invisible, Maeve walked straight past him toward the side path.
Frederick called out from behind her.
“Mae p>
In the next second, he stepped into her path, holding a massive bouquet of champagne roses.
He held the flowers out to her, his expression radiating sincerity.
“Mae, I promised you before that I would never interfere with Zoe’s life again. Last night, I discussed it with my parents, and she will be sent abroad in a couple of days. From now on, no one will ever get between us again. Come home. We can go back to exactly how we were p>
Maeve’s lips curled into a cold, mocking smile.
“Frederick, you are such a hypocrite p>
The hopeful expression on Frederick’s face slowly froze, his lips pressing into a displeased line.
“Mae, I did exactly what you asked. What more do you want from me p>
Maeve’s voice was devoid of emotion.
“I don’t want anything from you. In seven days, just sign the divorce papers p>
Frederick’s brows slammed together. He knew Maeve had always harbored a deep grudge against Zoe.
He had just told her Zoe was being exiled abroad.
So why wasn’t there a single trace of relief or joy on her face?
Instead, she seemed even colder, looking at him with what could only be described as absolute disgust.
But Maeve loved him more than anyone in the world. Why would she despise him?
It had to be his imagination.
While Frederick was lost in thought, Maeve had already reached the intersection.
He quickly closed the distance with his long strides.
“Mae, it’s fine if you don’t want to look at me, but at least take the flowers. I picked them out especially for you p>
Maeve didn’t even spare them a glance. Her tone remained freezing.
“No thanks. They’re filthy p>
Before he could even process her words, Maeve crossed the street and disappeared into her studio.
Frederick stood rigidly in place staring at her retreating figure. His eyes darkened with swirling, chaotic emotions as he plunged into deep thought.
Maeve was acting completely out of character.
Had she found out about something?
But he had already warned everyone involved. He was absolutely certain no one would dare breathe a word to her.
Where exactly did things go wrong?
Frederick brooded over the puzzle all the way to the office, the deep crease between his brows never fading.
Shortly after arriving, he summoned Samuel Vance and ordered him to investigate everyone Maeve had been in contact with.
As soon as Samuel left, Sebastian Cole walked in.
“I’ve got something interesting to tell you p>
Frederick leaned back in his chair, aggressively massaging his pounding temples, entirely uninterested.
“Speak p>
Sebastian sat across from him, looking thoroughly amused.
“Remember how you agreed to partner with Tristan Kingsley and told me to dig up some dead-end projects to keep him distracted? I met up with him the other day, and he accidentally dropped his wallet. Guess what p>
Frederick’s tone was incredibly lazy.
“What p>
Sebastian slapped his thigh dramatically.
“Get this! Tucked right into the fold of his wallet was a photo of Zoe. Seriously, what the hell is the connection between those two p>
Frederick frowned. Just as he was about to speak, the phone on his desk vibrated twice.
He instinctively glanced down, but the moment his eyes landed on the screen, his gaze locked entirely.
He sat bolt upright, snatched the phone, and opened the message. It was from Zoe.
Frederick, thank you for everything you’ve done for me recently. I’m leaving now. Congratulations, you can finally throw away this burden once and for all. I’m so happy for you I