Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 446

After finishing up at the construction site, Shane pulled out his phone and flashed Whitney a grin, "Jared gave me your number. Let's keep in touch, okay?" What?

Whitney felt a headache coming on as she watched Shane walk away with that smug smile.

Bryce, standing nearby, watched their interaction and could sense the truth - Shane was another suitor trying to win Whitney over after she returned home.

A flicker of tension flashed in Bryce's eyes.

Just then, Whitney's phone rang. It was Hudson calling.

She stepped aside to answer, "Dad?"

"Whitney, where are you? Tonight's dinner is at Sheldon Manor, you should start heading back. Do you want Dad to send a driver?"

Right, Whitney had almost forgotten about that.

"I'm checking out a property in the suburbs, but I ran into Mr. Nelson. He said you gave him my number, Dad..."

"Ah, haha..." Hudson dodged the subject, "Mr. Nelson is a promising young man with good character. Dad just wants to help you move on... Besides, having a love interest could keep away those unwanted pests like Justin, right?" Whitney was speechless, not knowing what to say.

After hanging up, she checked the time; it was getting late. Looking up, Bryce was quietly waiting with a smile, "Was that your dad on the phone? Jared... seems like he's trying to set you up with a boyfriend?"

His tone carried a hint of melancholy, leaving Whitney at a loss for words. To console? That didn't seem right either.

"Family meddling, I'm not interested."

She quickly changed the subject, scratching at her hair, "Sorry, Bryce, I have to head back home. I can't join you for dinner, you go ahead and rest. I'll come see you tomorrow..."

She hadn't invited him to Sheldon Manor to meet her father?

managed a smile, "That's alright,

you; my father's sending someone

text on her phone, Whitney walked out with Bryce following

to being untouchable, even her suitors were from families like the Nelsons. Squinting slightly, Bryce lit a cigarette, contemplating. He needed to meet Jared, make an appearance, whether it

the trunk, noticing the line of gifts Whitney had prepared. She must have forgotten

slightly at the disappearing Sheldon

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Brew Hill, an old-money mansion belonging to one of Emperor City's established

she had prepared for Jared were still in Bryce's car... Rubbing her temples in frustration, she was about to

was already

tall figure stepped out of the car, conspicuously standing in front of Sheldon Manor, "Whitney,

curious glances of Sienna and others from the

up, instinctively frowning, "Bryce, thanks for that, but why did you

Manor's entrance, apologizing, "I thought you might need these urgently. I tried calling but couldn't get through, sorry. Is my being here inconvenient? Is this Sheldon Manor?" "This is the old family home. My grandparents and

a man home, causing a stir with talkative Sienna,

her eyes, "I'll get the stuff;

opportunity. Meeting

"Let me help

moved towards

filled with gossip, said to Florence, "Whitney actually brought that man home? What's their relationship?" Florence smiled slyly, "Sienna, look at the gifts

guess. But let's welcome the

Now, Whitney had brought some guy from Banyan City, perhaps her fiancé. Sienna decided to invite him in, anticipating Whitney's discomfort in front of their grandparents. Sienna rushed out,

a cold smile, knowing Ludwik might

of many Sheldon family servants, leaving Whitney

Her gaze turned cold.

allowed Sienna to confront him directly, checking him

cousin's fiancé, aren't you? Bringing all these gifts, no need for