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!”

an opportune moment to slap Marguerite, but Jocelyn

you want her to be your daughter-in-law, Jocelyn? You might be okay with her bastard child, but we, the Winstons, certainly arent!” Lisette, livid, grabbed Jocelyn by the collar, “So you’re taking her side now? Fine, you can take the slap for

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

could tolerate being hit herself, but assaulting Jocelyn

I accept the punishment of my actions. But what about Jocelyn? She gave up everything to be with

gripped his cane tightly, seething, “Marguerite, I am warning you, you have no say in Winston family

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

words stoked Powell’s fury to its peak, terrifying

with his cane, Jocelyn quickly pushed

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

“I’m

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 protect

considered Frederick and Jocelyn as family. His sole purpose was to pave the