Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 466

In the bustling afternoons at the Lippert Resort, a maid from the Sheldon family came visiting, sparking whispers and rumors. I couldn't believe what I heard-Granny had taken only the wild child out, leaving me fuming with jealousy. So, I stormed over to the Sheldon

estate. Holly, the ever-gracious host, welcomed me with open arms and an array of delicious treats, her words...

But before I could revel in the tales, Holly's face turned a shade darker, a storm brewing under the surface as Molly, the little tattletale, had let slip too much. "Miss Molly, I merely complimented your beauty. You're shivering; let me take you back inside for a change of clothes..." Holly attempted to divert the conversation.

Yet, Whitney gripped Molly's hand, seeking more, "What else did she say? Did she speak of Danny?"

Holly's demeanor shifted, a shadow of displeasure fleeting across her face.

Molly, undeterred, continued, "Yes, Granny adores Danny, showing him off as the Lippert family's precious heir. Holly pitied me, saying I deserved the title of the eldest lady of the main house. Fueled by rage, I confronted him, unable to fathom why his return garnered all the affection."

At this, Camilla's gaze softened, yet her eyes remained sharp, hinting at a brewing storm directed at Holly.

Whitney couldn't help but scoff, "Holly, Molly's but a child. Why stir discord among them, especially when they're both treasures of the Lippert family?"

Holly was quick to play the victim, "Whitney, you do me wrong. I simply adore Molly and got carried away."

"Is that so?" Whitney's tone was laced with skepticism, alluding to Holly's usual oversight of the Sheldon's staff and the convenient timing of their visit to the Lippert family, which brought Molly along.

once warm gaze now harbored a hint of

feeling cornered by Whitney's insinuations and Molly's candid outburst, feared the repercussions of their grandmother's

for the incident at the pool, I'm as regretful as

Heidi arrived, with Heidi in a fury over her daughter's plight. She accused Danny of bullying Molly under the protection of his

Molly's aggression and manipulation, casting

involving the Lippert's staff was disregarded by Whitney, who

insinuations and Hudson's growing disappointment, struggled to deflect the blame, suggesting

attend to the children's well-being, Heidi's parting glare at Holly hinted at a brewing storm, her words a clear threat against

deeper family dynamics and unresolved

little brat had backfired spectacularly, making Whitney a hero in the eyes of Camilla, Hudson, and Heidi! Her last scheme, involving Joanne, had already put her at odds with

they started looking sideways

was

the moonlight, Whitney finally had a moment to hold her son and ask quietly, "What on earth were you doing at the Sheldons'? And keeping secrets from me, too. If you get into trouble again, do you have any

"Sorry, Mom, I had my reasons... I'll explain later." He noticed his grandpa Hudson waiting up

the pond and the small, odd-looking villa behind

day, he had stumbled upon the last of a row of peculiar, rundown villas. He hadn't had the chance to inspect the sealed door before Molly

heart had raced then, but now, that feeling

wanted to ask if he could go back and check out