Bride Behind The Mask Novel

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.

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

Marguerite, but Jocelyn quickly grabbed her wrist, “Stop it, Lisette! She’s

we, the Winstons, certainly arent!” Lisette, livid, grabbed Jocelyn

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

tolerate being hit herself, but

Powell, 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 your wife. Don’t you

cane tightly, seething, “Marguerite, I am warning you, you have no say in

forgot! When Jocelyn had Frederick, it was against her will, right? You were irresponsible when you were young, and now even more so

fury to its

Powell advancing towards Marguerite with his cane, Jocelyn quickly pushed Marguerite towards the door, “Stop talking nonsense

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

sighed, “I’m

He doesn’t love you, why do you stay and tolerate the abuse? Come live with us at the estate. Frederick still controls the Winston Group, I don’t believe he can’t

Frederick and Jocelyn as family. His sole purpose was to