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?”

though all the photos on her phone were mysteriously deleted, she’d caught Lisette red-handed on a secret rendezvous

should she be afraid?

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

sudden assault left Marguerite stunned, as

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

pointing at Marguerite furiously.

heavier blow. But she knew Lisette wouldn’t dare go too far. The slap was meant to silence her, to keep

our first formal meeting, isn’t it? What grudge

to lash out again, a stern voice rang out,

She glanced at Powell and reluctantly

to Marguerite, 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 register

angry, but she didn’t care.