Chapter 581

The two kids pulled at Frederick’s arms, one on each side, their little faces lifted in urgent expectation.

Finally, unable to resist their pleading eyes, Frederick capitulated just as Marguerite was about to hang up, “Swing by the office after work.”

Marguerite blinked, slightly confused. “What for?”

“Come with me to the Food Inspection Department.”

“Food Inspection Department?” Marguerite echoed, her confusion deepening.

Frederick, growing impatient with the questioning, was on the verge of ending the call.

Fortunately, Jocelyn was quick to take the phone and get straight to the point, “Marguerite, it’s me. I know there’s been a mix-up between you and Frederick, something to do with Manley. You should’ve given me a heads up about such an important matter. I’ve been thinking, and I suspect Manley might have been poisoned. Frederick realizes he’s misunderstood you and feels guilty, so he wants you to join him at the Food Inspection Department. Can you make it after work?”

Jocelyn’s words left Marguerite momentarily stunned. She hadn’t fully processed the situation, but since it was Jocelyn asking, she felt obliged to agree, “I can make it, I’ll be there right after work.”

With that, both hurriedly ended the call.

Marguerite, still holding her phone and leaning against the sofa in a daze, was

approached by Miley, “Who was that? Who was that?”

“Frederick.”

“What? Why did he call?”

Marguerite set down her phone and succinctly shared the conversation with Miley, who slapped her thigh in excitement, “I knew it! Mr. Winston has got your back!”

Marguerite was baffled, “Since when did you say that?”

Miley scratched her head awkwardly, trying to deflect, “Maybe you didn’t hear me? But seriously, Mr. Winston is awesome, taking the initiative to help you uncover the truth!”

Marguerite wasn’t quite as enthusiastic, “Oh, come on.copy right hot novel pub