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.


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    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!


    Frederick massaged his temples, looking tired, and leaned back against the headboard, “I will handle


    the investigation. You don’t need to interfere.”


    Not interfere? How could Marguerite possibly stay out of it? She was, after all, a partial witness to the


    incident. How could she pretend as if nothing had happened?


    Moreover, if there was a first time, there could be a second. Marguerite was terrified that Hayes might


    get hurt again. Therefore, her first instinct was to argue.


    hit get hurt again.


    inct was to


    But as she met Frederick’s somewhat distant gaze, she found herself at a loss for words


    Strictly speaking, she had no rtions with either Frederick or Hayes. So why was she so concerned


    about Hayes? Frederick would probably think that she was poking her nose where it didn’t belong.


    For some reason, Marguerite felt a pang of disappointment.


    Sighing resignedly, Marguerite finally nodded in agreement, “Alright, I’ll stay out of it.”


    Then, patting Hayes‘ back, she turned to Frederick, “I’ll take Hayes to rest. You should head back to


    your room too.”


    But before she could turn around, the little one in her arms was shaking his head, “No… don’t go… I’m


    scared…”


    Marguerite paused for a moment, “You want to sleep here?”


    Hayes nodded vigorously, “Yes.”


    It was not an issue if Hayes wanted to sleep in her room, but why was Frederick still lying on her bed?


    He showed no intention of leaving!


    Marguerite was momentarily flustered, looking at Frederick with uncertainty, “Are… are you nning to


    sleep here too?”


    Frederick, with his cold, stoic face and indifferent eyes, casually retorted, “Do you think I’m able to


    move right now?”