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.

like you’ve developed the courage of a lion, setting your sights on our Maurice. I’ll teach you a

seized an opportune moment to slap Marguerite, but Jocelyn quickly grabbed her

be your daughter-in-law, Jocelyn? You might be okay with her bastard child, but we, the Winstons, certainly

Marguerite felt a knot in her stomach and a pang in her heart. The frequency of Lisette’s violence and Jocelyn’s acceptance was clear from their reactions. Yet Powell sat there, coldly watching. Infuriated,

hit herself, but

actions. But what about Jocelyn? She gave up everything to be with you, and now she’s being abused by

gripped his cane tightly, seething, “Marguerite, I am warning you, you have

against her will, right? You were

words stoked Powell’s fury to

Powell advancing towards Marguerite with his cane, Jocelyn quickly pushed Marguerite towards the door,

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

sighed, “I’m

and tolerate the abuse? Come live with us

Frederick and Jocelyn as family. His sole purpose was to