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?”

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

should she be afraid?

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

assault left Marguerite stunned, as did Powell and

may be blunt, but you have no right to lay a hand on our younger

Jocelyn’s pleas, pointing at Marguerite furiously. “I’ve

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

meeting, isn’t it? What grudge do you have against me? Or have we met elsewhere

to lash out again, a stern voice rang out, silencing them all. “Enough! Everyone, shut

glanced at Powell and reluctantly dropped her

you think you are? When did Frederick and Maurice’s business become your concern? How my corporation expands, who I register companies with,

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