Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 450

After all, such a little kid poses no threat to anyone.

What on earth happened?

When Marguerite came back to her senses, Chuck had already left.

Holding Hayes, she moved toward the bed, her expression filled with worry and tension, "We must take this incident seriously. Whoever it is, they're clearly targeting Hayes! But for the life of me, I can't figure out who Hayes might be threatening. Could it be... one of your enemies?"

Frederick stared intently at Marguerite, his gaze deep and thoughtful, "My biggest enemy at present is Maurice."

Marguerite was taken aback. As soon as she thought of Maurice, she denied the possibility without a second's hesitation, "No way, he would never target Hayes." Even if Maurice was a ruthless man, he wouldn't stoop so low as to harm a child.

Frederick was, however, extremely displeased. He wouldn't let off any suspect, but in this situation, Marguerite was actually defending Maurice? Damn it!

"Evidence is key in these matters. Trusting him is your prerogative, suspecting him is mine."

"If it really was Maurice, why didn't he target Manley? Manley was right at home. If he wanted to do something, it should've been Manley in danger today!"

Marguerite's staunch defense of Maurice left Frederick exasperated. However, her words did clear his thoughts. If anyone wanted to bring him down through someone close, Manley would indeed be an easier target.

In the eyes of the world, Manley was the more pampered one and slower in his actions.

The kid was the type to follow strangers who lured him with candies and toys. Yet, it was the smarter Hayes who was in danger.

This suggested that the person's target was not him, but indeed Hayes! Who on earth did Hayes offend? He had to get to the bottom of this!