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.

was served, 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

up his wine glass, but he did not indulge Powell, instead he took a sip and corrected, “If

words made Powell quite unpleasant, and the

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

that from now on, whenever everyone was gathered together, it would be impossible to have a proper

you back then. And Maurice, I sincerely hoped that you brothers could support each other. If Thunderbolt Enterprises merges into the Winston Group, then we, the Winston family, will be invincible globally!”

finally made Frederick

slight smile, but

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

stronger.

of the world, and Powell asked him to hand it to Maurice. He never thought that three years later, Powell

Enterprises to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Winston

Delusional!

awkwardness once again, Powell’s

defuse the situation, “Enough, you’re not well, it’s better if you