Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 308

"You go around bad-mouthing my friend, trying to drag her into your mess, and you think I won't stand up to you? Do we really need to schedule a proper time for this confrontation?" Whitney stepped in front of Tiana, shielding her with her 5'5" frame, her presence overwhelming Endora.

Her defiant tone made Endora's eyes widen in shock, "You dare hit me? Do you know who my fiancé is? Guards, seize her!"

Several of the Melford family's bodyguards quickly surrounded them.

Tiana, pale-faced, tugged at Whitney's sleeve.

Noticing Tiana's torn dress strap, Whitney's gaze turned even colder.

Fearless, she even allowed a smile to play on her lips as she faced Endora, "Oh, I'm well aware that the famous Mr. Doonan is your fiancé. Why don't we invite Mr. Doonan over to sort this out?" She glanced at Tiana, hitting Endora where it hurt.

The last thing Endora wanted was for Parker to see Tiana and stir up more trouble.

Endora's face clouded over, and she scoffed, "You assault me, and think you can get away with it, Ms. Valentine? This isn't over. With everyone here as witnesses to your violence, let's call the police!" Whitney smiled again, "Calling the police? Perfect. Let's see who they believe when they find out who came looking for trouble first, acting like a puppet master, encouraging Mr. Uriah to harass my friend?"

"Ms. Valentine, why must you be so aggressive? Yu Fei is my friend, and I know her well. She's a straightforward and innocent girl. Perhaps she was just trying to warn Mr. Uriah, thinking he was being deceived by Miss Tiana. Maybe you've misunderstood?" A soothing voice cut through the tension.

Everyone turned to see Elaine approaching gracefully, the picture of benevolence.

Whitney sneered inwardly. Was this her chance to stir up drama using Endora?

But Whitney wasn't afraid.

Raising an eyebrow, she retorted, "Oh, so Endora is Elaine's friend? Birds of a feather flock together, I see."

mean by that?" Elaine feigned hurt, "I'm just trying to keep the peace. Let's not blow this

Everyone knows what kind of person she is. Riding on her recent popularity, does she really think she's something special? As for reputation, Whitney and Tiana are perfect for each other, teaching her how to climb the

"That's a lie!"

to Mr.

raise some questions. Now, with nothing to your name, using the Melford Group's reputation to deceive others doesn't look good on you." She glanced

the situation to her advantage, she aimed to wound Whitney for overshadowing

the prestigious Bartels Group, carried weight in her

them started, "It takes two to tango. Even though Mr. Uriah's behavior was out

family is desperate, Tiana could

true colors. With the backing of Skye Gem Ltd. and Royal Jewelry Company, it's clear she's had her

a true lady of grace, there's

Endora looked smug, watching Tiana

hand reassuringly, mocked Elaine, "Elaine is quite the socialite, her words carry weight. But if you're

concrete evidence of Tiana's alleged misdeeds? Spreading rumors without proof, where's your sense

crowd was momentarily

subsequent photos were all over Banyan City's headlines. It's a pity what happened to her." However, Whitney had set a trap, "I'm curious, Elaine, how did you, a socialite unacquainted with Tiana,

realizing she had fallen into Whitney's

mean you can falsely accuse others. I was merely speaking up

of

of doubt, letting everyone make their own

Elaine with a smirk, "So,

you've got something to say, bring facts to the table. All you do is beat around the bush and stir up trouble. Look

twisted in anger, struggling to find a comeback to Whitney's sharp

witch, setting traps left and right, and now Elaine had walked right into

in the room's atmosphere. Gritting her teeth, she managed, "The stuff about Ms. Melford... I admit, it was hearsay. I couldn't tell fact from fiction. I was