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’s so protective of you. It’s all so improper, a

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 of my

stunned, looking at Bryce. At this moment, she finally understood

to object, but Bryce’s hand

happy. Don’t ruin this, Whitney. After the engagement party, I’ll

be displeased with him, and the Lutz family

to fail at such a critical

her frustration, but Claire’s kind gaze

heels for the sake of beauty. The

strained smile in

a few more with her,” Claire said approvingly, her voice carrying through the store.

felt the chilling glare burning into her.

Whitney’s expression stiffened.

clearing his throat. “Don’t mind her, Whitney. She’s getting

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

at the sight of Ludwik. Her face tensed with

as he stood, instinctively pulling her behind

“If you’re not senile, how did you miss the red flags when choosing your son’s partner, someone desperate to

tight, her

and what do you mean by that?” Claire frowned at the strikingly handsome

Lippert, show some class. My mother is elderly; you could at least spare her your harsh words,” Bryce

the villain here. A person’s character and manners aren’t just for

and strode past, barely

disrespect towards my son, what do you take me

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

a mocking look, smirking.

quickly this woman had switched loyalties from his mother to the ‘new Natalie,‘ he found the irony too pungent

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