Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 428

Chapter 428

Sienna sourly remarked, "Florence, you're the best. You've snagged the top bachelor as your boyfriend, so you won't have to worry about anyone stealing your thunder." "How can you say that?" Florence responded with feigned innocence. "I'm just a sickly thing; how could I ever compare to you in looks? I adore your beauty too."

Her words seemed casual but struck right at Sienna's jealous heart, even Florence admired that despicable woman.

Florence cautioned, "Sienna, at tonight's event, please don't spill any secrets about my sister. It could ruin her reputation."

But Sienna narrowed her eyes, "I got it. I'll just share the juicy details of your whirlwind romance with Ludwik. It's the scoop of the year in Emperor City."

"Always the mischief-maker," Florence retorted.

Once Sienna left, Florence's eyes also narrowed.

Holly joined her, casting a glance at Sienna. "Florence, always playing it smart, using that naive girl to your advantage."

"She's just my pawn," Florence replied indifferently, pressing her perfectly shaped eyebrows. "Mom, are you really inviting Whitney to the welcoming party? I'm worried Ludwik will be distracted. Plus, Dad is clearly paving the way for her future, introducing her to high society..."

Holly and her daughter exchanged knowing looks.

"Do you think I'd let that little nobody smoothly enter the Sheldon Group? At the Lippert family's grand banquet, it's the perfect chance to ruin her. Once she's disgraced at the Lipperts', Jason will lose interest for good."

Holly's eyes gleamed. "Did you forget I still have some connections with Riley's wife?"

Florence remained silent, her eyes also scheming. "Mother, about the dress shopping..."

"Don't worry, dear. Do you think I don't know what you're implying? Tonight, you're the star. No one will overshadow you."

Florence smirked; her mother was indeed mistaken.

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you're wearing, bought from Banyan City, hardly seems appropriate.

hidden taunt, Whitney just

at their extravagance. Adorned with jewels and shimmer, they were indeed pricey, albeit several

innocent facade. The Lippert family, being the most prestigious, likely preferred modest and demure

had clearly put much thought into this setup, aiming to make Whitney appear vulgar next

worried; she was confident in her

the most 'conservative' of the lot, and headed

the main house, immediately made a call, "Ms.

in her

villa for over ten minutes, while

delay. There was an issue at the company, Mr. Hudson asked me to bring you directly to the mansion."

Even Whitney, who had seen her fair share of luxury, was impressed by the

front, the massive estate glowed with lights,

the Lippert family's villa, the

the doorman and stepped inside, only to be taken aback by Florence's conspicuously

in red, they were embarrassingly

sneered internally. She had

with the

was already in the

Hudson turned to see her, smiling as he approached, "Holly mentioned you were picking out dresses and Florence was eager to meet Ludwik, so they went ahead... But why did you choose

could tell this dress

were all models

the most tasteful option available. The rest

'tasteful', subtly criticizing the selection, which made Hudson glare at Holly, "What were you thinking, choosing

but you specifically chose this red, shoulder-baring one. Did you see Florence in red and decide to dress festively

the

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