Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 222

Chapter 222

Whitney fought to hide her flushed cheeks, wanting to suggest another store, but Claire had already strutted in with the butler in tow.

Left with no choice, Whitney let the man lead her to greet the formidable matriarch.

In the opulent changing room, Lyra peeked out and said to Elaine, “Bryce’s mom has arrived, Miss. This is the perfect chance to knock Whitney down a peg. Don’t you want to play some tricks on her?”

The prospect of undermining that wench was tantalizing to Elaine. A little scheming and Ludwik would undoubtedly take her side, striking right at Whitney’s heart.

But with a cunning glint in her eye, Elaine chuckled and said, “Use your head. I’ll spare her today. Nothing’s more important than my engagement to Ludwik. Once I’m the future Mrs. Lippert, dealing with her and that little mistake will be child’s play.”

Lyra caught on. “Miss, you’re always one step ahead. No wonder you’ve got the boss wrapped around your finger.”

Elaine smirked, her lips curling as she undressed to try on her gown.

In the lounge.

Bryce leaned in close to Whitney and whispered, “Don’t be nervous. I’ve squashed those nasty rumors about you. Mom doesn’t follow the tabloids, and if she asks you anything you don’t want to answer, just don’t.”

Whitney nodded.

With a fond pat on her head, he introduced, “Mom, this is Whitney Valentine. You insisted on meeting her, and here she is.”

Claire, oozing grandeur, took a seat, her gaze immediately locking onto Whitney’s belly.

Whitney nervously greeted, “Claire.”

“Sit down! Don’t stand. You’ll tire the baby,” Claire said with a strange tone, casting a resentful glance at her son. “Whitney Valentine, right? The girl who designs my jewelry. I quite liked you, although the Valentine family is a minor name, and I’ve heard you’ve had some… complications.”

“Mom, you’re prying too much,” Bryce coughed.

me dig into your past. He’s so protective of you. It’s all so improper, a child on the way, and only now we’re told, and all this scandalous

engaged to

At this moment, she finally understood

disbelief, about to object, but Bryce’s

only way to make my parents happy. Don’t ruin this, Whitney. After the engagement party, I’ll clear things up with them. Right now, I need to get through this

not be displeased with

afford to fail

her frustration, but Claire’s kind gaze on her belly made

of beauty.

Whitney managed a strained smile in response.

you should have a few more with her,” Claire

staff glanced over, and Whitney felt the chilling glare burning into

smile, Whitney’s expression

throat. “Don’t mind her,

A cold male voice

at the sight of Ludwik. Her face tensed with

eyebrows rose as he stood, instinctively pulling her behind

protective stance only darkened Ludwik’s scowl. “If you’re not senile, how did you miss the

her face draining

man, and what do you mean by that?” Claire frowned at the strikingly handsome intruder.

My mother is elderly; you could at least

here. A person’s character and manners

he downed his wine and strode

son, what do you take me for?” Claire was fiercely protective.

been more than respectful. But between us, she’s what you’d call ‘secondhand

a mocking look,

quickly this woman had switched loyalties from his mother to the ‘new

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