Bride behind the mask novel (Marguerite)
Chapter 526

Chapter 526

Frederick's steely gaze landed on Hackett's face with a rebellious intensity. The corners of his lips curled up in a mocking sneer as he said, "Hackett, I've made up my mind precisely because I know her all too well. It's got nothing to do with anyone else!"

In that instant, Hackett was tongue-tied. For a moment, he couldn't replace any words to counter!

"Hackett, you've just brought her back, it's normal you don't know her well. But believe me, the real circus show is yet to come, no need to hurry."

Hackett's heart sank, how could he not understand that Frederick was alluding to his beloved daughter? His protective instincts had already clouded his judgment.

Fuming, he puffed up his cheeks and stormed toward the living room, "This is preposterous! The world's turned upside down! Powell, for heaven's sake, control your son! What kind of nonsense is he spouting? What kind of nonsense?!"

At this point, the ever-silent Powell finally emerged from the living room, pushed in his wheelchair by a servant.

He knew better than anyone that Yuna was a handful! Yet, by some stroke of luck, this woman happened to be the long-lost daughter of his dear friend!

In the past, he would have kicked Yuna out without a second thought! But now, out of respect for Hackett, he restrained himself from speaking his mind. That's why he'd been staying out of it, keeping his silence.

Now, though, since Hackett had spoken up, Powell felt obliged to show some support for his good friend, so he said, "Alright, Frederick, give Yuha another chance, let her stay."

But Hackett was far from satisfied, his agitation palpable, "That's it?"

Powell frowned, "What more do you want?"

"Marguerite must apologize to Yuna! If it wasn't for her whispering in Frederick's ear, he would never have been so resolute against Yuna!

An apology! It must happen! My daughter should not bear such indignity!"

Marguerite was speechless.

Had Hackett Fitzgerald been brainwashed by Yuna?

As the head of a top-tier family, was he taking everything she said at face value? Had he lost all sense of reason?

Powell cleared his throat awkwardly, glanced at Marguerite, and whispered to Hackett, "Hackett, I get your desire to protect your daughter, but don't make a mess while trying to help! The fact that I'm allowing your daughter to stay is already the biggest favor I can do!

Insisting on dragging Marguerite into this is asking for trouble. Are you not afraid Maurice will come after you? Maurice is far more formidable than Frederick. Frederick is openly ruthless, Maurice is ruthless behind the scenes!

Besides, Marguerite is now the apple of our eye! Both Frederick and Maurice had fallen for her, do you really want to risk Maurice and Frederick teaming up against you?"

Powell's stance on Marguerite had always been subtle, but as the father of Frederick and Maurice, he was well aware of what his sons were thinking. However, to minimize infighting within the family, he had no choice but to watch and keep his thoughts to himself.

His words certainly struck a chord.

The Fitzgerald family's influence was no match for the Winston family, and Hackett felt a chill run down his spine after Powell's reminder.

Seeing Hackett's reaction, Powell stepped in once more to smooth things over, "Let it go, Frederick. This matter is over! Yuna, don't just stand there; take the kids upstairs!"

Yuna had already overheard Powell's conversation with Hackett. The flames of jealousy in her heart were blazing even higher! Since when did Marguerite become the golden girl?

Nonsense! As long as she was around, Marguerite would never stand a chance with Freddie!

Her heart was filled with bitter resentment, but at this moment, she had to swallow her pride!

After all, only by staying could she carry out all her plans!

So, she wisely decided to take Manley upstairs, but Frederick, with a single command, showed no regard for Powell's wishes, "Throw this woman out!"