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.

At this time, the meal 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 come back to me, it's a blessing for me as a father. I hope you can forgive me for what happened before."

Frederick picked up his wine glass, but he did not indulge Powell, instead he took a sip and corrected, "If it weren't for my mother’s sake, I would never return to this house."

His words made Powell quite unpleasant, and the atmosphere dropped to a freezing point.

Marguerite felt like she was sitting 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 bizarre.

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

Meanwhile, Powell still couldn't put down the wine glass in his hand, he looked at Frederick and added, "Frederick, I was just looking out for 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!"

Powell’s words finally made Frederick look at him directly.