Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 422

Lisette’s words were laced with hostility.

It was probably due to Jocelyn’s return, which threatened her standing, hence her emphasis on the title lady of the house’.

Everyone quickly moved to the dining room, the seating arrangement being a matter of importance.

By rights, Powell and Lisette should be seated at the head of the table, but Powell had the servant bring a chair for Jocelyn, asking her to sit next to him.

He even personally draped the napkin over Jocelyn’s lap.

Marguerite caught a glimpse of Lisette’s displeased expression and subconsciously smirked.

The affection between Jocelyn and Powell today was just the beginning. In the days to come, Lisette would surely have a tough time.

The seating continued with Frederick and Maurice on either side at the guest of honor spots, followed by Marguerite and Yuna.

Teresa had some snacks earlier and wasn’t hungry, she took Hayes for a leisurely exploration of the mansion.

Powell first spooned a bowl of lobster bisque for Jocelyn, then raised his glass towards Frederick, his voice full of apology, “Frederick, your decision to come back to me, it’s a blessing for me as a father. I hope you can forgive me

sip and corrected, “If it

unpleasant, and the atmosphere dropped to a freezing

on pins and needles. She thought the scene at Hayes’ birthday was bad enough, but she didn’t expect today’s atmosphere to be even more

whenever everyone was gathered together, it would be impossible to have

you back then. And Maurice, I sincerely hoped that you brothers could support each other. If Thunderbolt Enterprises merges into the

words finally made Frederick look at him

a slight smile, but

Enterprises can still develop very well.” Frederick’s words were flat, but the hostility in

stronger.

ago, he worked hard to establish the Winston Group at the top of the world, and Powell asked him

had finally built Thunderbolt Enterprises to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Winston Group,

Delusional!

atmosphere plunged into awkwardness once again, Powell’s hand still holding up the wine glass.

situation, “Enough, you’re not well, it’s better if you don’t