Chapter 444

Marguerite was easily persuaded by Jocelyn, and as she left the Winston Mansion, Yuna happened to see her.

Yuna lingered, watching as the number of people in the mansion dwindled.

Jocelyn won’t be coming downstairs for a while, and Lisette was nowhere to be found it was a golden opportunity!

She quickly headed to the kitchen, packing some doughnuts and coffee into a thermos, then went to the children’s bedroom to call for Hayes, instructing, “Hayes, daddy didn’t eat much for breakfast, and he must be hungry now. If you take this snack to him, he’ll be really happy. Would you mind doing that for me?”

The mere thought of making his daddy happy was enough to light up Hayes’ eyes. Unaware of the impending danger, he joyfully nodded his little head.

Yuna, thrilled, quickly thrust the thermos into Hayes’ arms, urging, “Go on, the driver’s outside waiting for you.”

Hayes, clutching the thermos, stumbled towards the doorway. He initially wanted to call for Teresa to join him, but she had mentioned earlier that the weather was perfect for a nap.

So Teresa must be resting, right? Better not to disturb her.

With that thought, Hayes resolutely stepped out of the mansion.

From the window, watching the car carrying Hayes disappearing into the distance, Yuna swiftly texted Barnes – [Hayes and the driver are out, make your move.]

A prompt response from Barnes soon followed.

Yuna looked towards the direction where Hayes had left. Now, there was no sign of the car.

Instead, there was heavy snowfall and dense fog.

Her malicious gaze, particularly noticeable amid the gloomy weather.

The blizzard was especially ferocious that day, a harshness Marguerite had never experienced before.

After an interview at Penelope’s company, she returned home. The severe weather had disrupted traffic, congesting all the streets.

Fortunately, she arrived home before Maurice, so that she could keep her interview a secret.

However, during dinner, Marguerite overheard Lisette reprimanding Jocelyn in the dining room, “What’s up with your son? Powell finally comes downstairs for dinner, and he’s nowhere to be seen! If he doesn’t want to eat this family dinner, he can just leave!”

“Frederick is working overtime, and with this snowstorm, he can’t possibly be home soon.”

Jocelyn’s voice was still gentle, yet firm and uncompromising.

“Working overtime my foot! Yuna said Hayes went to the company to look for your son, now who knows where those two are! Call your son right now!”

Marguerite could tell Lisette was picking a fight.

Frederick was always out late, rarely ate at home, and Lisette knew that. But she chose this day to bring it up, precisely because it was New Year’s Eve.

Powell had been lenient with Frederick, but even he could not tolerate his disregard on such a significant day. So she intentionally said it in front of Powell, to make Jocelyn suffer.

Powell was indeed displeased, but at that moment, Manley ran up to Lisette, batting his eyelashes and said, “Grandma, don’t be mad, I’ll call daddy right away and ask him to come home!”

Marguerite was shocked. Did Manley just call Lisette grandma? And his tone was even more affectionate than when he called Jocelyn!

Children don’t know any better, it must have been Yuna’s doing!

Seeing Manley frantically dialing Frederick’s number, Yuna was inwardly delighted.

At this hour, Hayes must have already been taken care of by Barnes.

Frederick still hadn’t returned home, he must be investigating the matter!

Once this call was made, Powell would surely find out about Hayes’ death, and he would certainly use alt his resources to investigate.

By then, Hayes would be long gone, and Barnes would be caught even sooner due to Powell’s involvement.

This was exactly what Yuna wanted, so she didn’t stop Manley.