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?

she didn’t expect, however, was Lisette suddenly rising from her

assault left Marguerite stunned, as did Powell

Jocelyn stepped in front of Marguerite, shielding her from Lisette. “Lisette, Marguerite may be blunt, but you have

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

numbness in her teeth. If not for the audience, 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 her from

her composure, Marguerite asked, “Lisette, this is our first formal meeting, isn’t it? What grudge do you have against me? Or

a stern voice rang out, silencing them all.

She glanced at

to Marguerite, Powell narrowed his eyes. “Who do you think you are? When did Frederick and Maurice’s business become your concern?

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