Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 237

If anyone had told Marguerite that she would ever have the audacity to speak to Powell in such a manner, she would have thought them delusional.

She always blamed herself for the worsening relationship between Powell and Frederick, even devising ways to mend it. But today, she realized that Powell was unequivocally biased.

Powell’s support for Maurice wouldn’t shift to Frederick even if she disappeared. He was determined to have Maurice, his legitimate son, replace Frederick, and there was no reasoning behind it.

Just like how she and Yuna were both Zoe’s children, yet Zoe wished her disaster.

Parental favoritism never needed a reason.

Lisette, who had been standing nearby, couldn’t hold back her anger upon hearing Marguerite’s words.

courage of a lion, setting your

seized an opportune moment to slap Marguerite, but Jocelyn quickly grabbed her wrist, “Stop it, Lisette! She’s

with her bastard child, but we, the Winstons, certainly arent!” Lisette, livid, grabbed Jocelyn by the collar, “So you’re taking her side now? Fine, you

brewing. Before she could react, Lisette had already raised her hand and slapped Jocelyn across the face. The slap was much harder than any she would have given Marguerite. Marguerite felt a knot in her stomach and a pang in her heart. The frequency of

tolerate being hit herself, but assaulting Jocelyn

turned to Powell, “Mr. Powell, I accept the punishment of my actions. But what about Jocelyn? She gave up everything to be with you, and now she’s

am warning

You were irresponsible when you were

Powell’s fury to

Jocelyn quickly pushed Marguerite

“Lisette hit you, and I can’t stand it! Why don’t you

sighed, “I’m

stay and tolerate the abuse? Come live with us at the estate. Frederick still controls the

His sole purpose was to pave the way for