Chapter 236

What the hell are you implying, Missy?” Powell growled, punctuating each word.

Marguerite blinked, “Just as I said, Mr. Powell. No hidden meanings.”

Lisette, idly resting her arms, crossed them over her chest, looking down on Marguerite from her lofty position. “Marguerite, don’t you dare drag Maurice into this. If you’re dreaming of becoming the lady of our house, you’d best leave Maurice out of it.”

Lisette’s gaze was cool and unnerving, but Marguerite didn’t flinch. “Lisette, it’s clear that Maurice’s company replacing Frederick’s partnership with Grandeur Square Mall was under your help, wasn’t it?”

deleted, she’d caught Lisette

should she be afraid?

from her chair, striding up to her, and slapping her across the

stunned, as did

Marguerite may be blunt, but you have no right to lay a hand

furiously. “I’ve had enough of

burning cheek, Marguerite noted the sting and numbness in her teeth. If not for the audience, she was sure Lisette would’ve landed a heavier blow. But she knew Lisette wouldn’t dare go too far. The slap was meant to

“Lisette, this is our first formal meeting, isn’t it? What grudge do you have against

again, a stern voice rang out, silencing them all. “Enough!

arm froze mid-air. She glanced at Powell

narrowed his eyes. “Who do you think you are? When did Frederick and Maurice’s business become your concern? How my corporation expands, who I

angry, but she didn’t care. Lisette’s slap had left her feeling

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