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.

He won’t let me dig into your past. He’s so protective of you. It’s all so improper, a child on the way, and only now

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

she finally understood what method Bryce was referring to.

but Bryce’s hand pressed down

After the engagement party, I’ll clear things

Lutz Group shareholders would not be displeased

afford to fail at such

kind gaze on her belly made her skin

the sake of

Whitney managed a strained

you should have a few more with

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

Claire’s smile, Whitney’s expression

her closer, clearing his throat. “Don’t mind her,

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

catching at the sight of Ludwik. Her face tensed

eyebrows rose as he stood, instinctively

did you miss the red flags when choosing your son’s partner, someone desperate to secure

clenched tight, her face draining

you mean by that?” Claire frowned

you could at least spare her your harsh words,” Bryce confronted him.

person’s character and manners aren’t

remark, he downed his wine and

you take me for?” Claire was

a smile. “Claire, Ludwik has been more than respectful. But between us, she’s what you’d call ‘secondhand good,‘ you

a

woman had switched loyalties from his mother to the

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