Chapter 590

Hackett stormed into the villa with his wife and daughter, striding ahead without a care for the chaos that surrounded them. The living room was abuzz with a flurry of servants and staff, so busy that no one noticed the Fitzgeralds’ arrival.

Hackett scanned the room until his eyes landed on Marguerite, standing just behind Frederick. Without a word, he lunged forward, grabbed Marguerite’s shoulders with one hand, and raised the other, poised to strike.

Frederick moved with lightning speed, seizing the old man’s still-strong arm. “You think you can touch her without going through me?” he barked.

Hackett struggled to free his arm from Frederick’s grip, cursing, “Going through you? Since when do I need your permission? Marguerite is your sister-in-law, for God’s sake! And let’s not forget, Yuna here is your fiancée!”

Penelope, shocked, quickly stepped in to pull her husband away, apologizing rapidly, “I’m so sorry, Frederick. Hackett’s had a bit too much to drink. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Yuna, meanwhile, couldn’t take her eyes off Marguerite, her gaze incredulous. Had Frederick not punished Marguerite? How could this woman not have a scratch on her? And why was he defending her?

What was going on? Where was Maurice in all of this? Couldn’t someone just drag this eyesore away already?

Damn it!

As Frederick shielded Marguerite once again, Hackett’s anger surged. Pushing Penelope aside, he wobbled, barely standing, but still pointed a trembling finger at Frederick, his voice sharp with accusation, “Frederick! That woman has bewitched you! If Yuna hadn’t told me, I would’ve never known this woman attacked my grandson, Manley!”

“Hackett, at your age, you should drink less and avoid making a fool of yourself,” retorted Frederick, his voice cool but firm. He then instructed the servants, “Sadie, fetch Hackett a cup of honey lemon water. He needs to sober up.copy right hot novel pub