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.

you. It’s all so improper, a child on the

your family isn’t exactly well–off, I accept it. Get engaged to Bryce quickly. It’s hasty but a double blessing,

Bryce. At this moment, she finally understood what method Bryce was referring to.

to object, but Bryce’s hand pressed down on

Don’t ruin this, Whitney. After the engagement party, I’ll clear things up with them. Right now, I need to

not for her billion–dollar loan, the Lutz Group shareholders would not be displeased with him, and the Lutz family would

to fail at such a critical

but Claire’s kind gaze on her

heels for the sake of beauty. The baby comes first.” Claire grinned, taking Whitney’s

Whitney managed a strained smile in response.

lovely. Bryce, you should have a few more with

felt

Whitney’s

clearing his throat. “Don’t mind

Claire really is losing it!” A cold male voice rang out, laced with

the sight of Ludwik. Her face tensed with

stood, instinctively pulling her behind him.

how did you miss the red flags

clenched tight, her

young man, and what do you mean by

elderly; you could at least spare her your

scorn. “I’m not the villain here. A person’s character and manners

downed his wine and strode past, barely sparing

disrespect towards my son, what do you take me

turned back with a smile. “Claire, Ludwik has been more than respectful. But between us, she’s what

Whitney a

switched loyalties from his mother to the ‘new Natalie,‘ he found the

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