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!”

to slap Marguerite, but Jocelyn quickly grabbed her wrist,

so you want her to be your daughter-in-law, Jocelyn? You might be okay with her bastard child, but we, the Winstons, certainly arent!”

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.

could tolerate being hit herself,

“Mr. 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

“Marguerite, I am warning you, you have no say in Winston

it was against her will, right? You were

stoked Powell’s fury to its peak, terrifying

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

“Lisette hit you, and I can’t stand it!

sighed, “I’m used to

love you, why do you stay and tolerate the abuse? Come

Jocelyn as family. His sole purpose