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?”

deleted, she’d caught Lisette red-handed on

should she be afraid?

expect, however, was Lisette suddenly rising from her chair, striding up to her, and

assault left Marguerite stunned,

front of Marguerite, shielding her from Lisette. “Lisette, Marguerite may be blunt, but you have no right to lay a

pointing at Marguerite furiously. “I’ve had enough

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

meeting, isn’t it? What grudge do you have against me?

as Lisette was about to lash out again, a stern voice rang out, silencing them all. “Enough!

mid-air. She glanced at

Maurice’s business become your

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