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

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

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

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 Lisette’s violence and Jocelyn’s acceptance was clear from their reactions. Yet Powell sat there, coldly watching. Infuriated, Marguerite stepped forward and

hit herself,

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

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

was against her will, right? You were irresponsible when you were young, and

stoked Powell’s fury to

Powell advancing towards Marguerite with his cane, Jocelyn quickly

was frustrated, “Lisette hit you, and I can’t

sighed, “I’m used to

you, why do you stay and tolerate the abuse? Come live with us at the estate. Frederick still controls the Winston

never considered Frederick and Jocelyn as family. His sole purpose