Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

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?”

were mysteriously deleted,

should she be afraid?

her chair, striding up to her, and

Marguerite stunned, as did

reacting, Jocelyn stepped in front of Marguerite, shielding her from Lisette. “Lisette, Marguerite may be

Jocelyn’s pleas, pointing at Marguerite furiously. “I’ve had enough of your nonsense,

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 silence her, to keep her from spilling the beans about Lisette’s

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

again, a stern voice rang out, silencing them

She glanced at Powell and

narrowed his eyes. “Who do you think you are? When did Frederick and Maurice’s business

knew Powell was angry, but she didn’t care. Lisette’s slap had left her