Bride behind the mask novel (Marguerite)
Chapter 385

Chapter 385

Like a bolt from the blue, Yuna stood in shock as if she were in the presence of a great enemy.

Seeing Frederick's hand descending toward the door handle, her face contorted in fear. She screamed at the top of her lungs, "No-" A gust of cool wind blew through the room as the door swung open.

She was too late.

Her shrill scream was so loud that it made Frederick wince. He looked at her in bewilderment, only to see her turning her back to him. How could Yuna possibly face the sight of Barnes and Frederick together?

Barnes had threatened her more than once, claiming he would spill all their secrets to Frederick. He promised to make her life a living hell. Now that Barnes was back, she was done for. However, standing in front of Frederick was not Barnes, but a plump man in a waiter's vest pushing a trash cart. The brim of his hat was pulled low, so Frederick couldn't see his face. "Sir, the front desk asked me to clear the dishes once you finished your meal, the man said, his voice unfamiliar to Yuna.

It wasn't Barnes, but a waiter? Damn it! She'd been tricked again!

Frederick coldly stepped aside to let the waiter pass.

The waiter, however, walked right up to Yuna, "Ms. Lockwood, our manager asked you to settle the remaining payment for the private dining room later."

What! Remaining payment? She had paid everything yesterday, even tipped generously.

Was this hotel fleecing its customers because of its prestige? Yuna, who had been suppressing her anger all day, suddenly said angrily, "What remaining payment? I've already paid-" She stopped abruptly as the waiter slowly lifted his head. His face, hidden under the brim of his hat, was now revealing an eerie smile.

Barnes! It was really him....

Yuna's pupils dilated in shock. Overwhelmed, she froze, her mind unable to process the situation. Her gaze uncontrollably slid past Barnes and landed on Frederick at the door.

Barely able to keep herself from collapsing, she leaned heavily on the table, trying her best to remain calm, "The remaining payment... I forgot about it. I'll settle it in a moment... Freddie, could you wait outside for me? The manager might take a while to arrive."

Seeing her strange behavior, Frederick's patience was wearing thin. His eyes filled with irritation, "You can go home by yourself. I have things to do."

With these words, Frederick left. Before leaving, however, his gaze lingered on Barnes.

Frederick's departure did little to relieve Yuna. Barnes's presence was an oppressive force.

Furious, she shoved Barnes aside, quickly locked the door, and then let out a hysterical rant, "Didn't I tell you not to come back? Why are you here?!" Barnes took off his hat and nonchalantly sat where Frederick had been, "Exciting, isn't it? Isn't that what you like?"

"Frederick is outside! You need to leave before he sees you!"

As she spoke, Yuna gathered all her strength and tried to push Barnes out of the room.