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

and Molly's candid

innocence, "Whitney, I hardly oversee the comings and goings of guests. As for the incident at the pool, I'm as regretful as anyone; thankfully, no harm was done." "Yeah, thankfully,"

with Heidi in a fury over her daughter's plight. She accused Danny of bullying

intervened, highlighting Molly's aggression and manipulation, casting doubt on the true instigator of

the Lippert's staff was disregarded by Whitney, who subtly hinted at a deeper conspiracy, implicating an unidentified servant

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

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

of Molly's vendetta hinted at deeper family dynamics and unresolved tensions within the Sheldon estate,

her plan to get rid of that 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

with the Lipperts. If they started looking sideways at Holly, it would only make things harder for

that cunning fox, was playing a

a moment to hold her son and ask quietly, "What on earth were you doing at the Sheldons'? And keeping secrets

feeling guilty, stuck out his tongue, "Sorry, Mom, I had my reasons... I'll

he looked towards the pond and the

that day, he had stumbled upon the last of a row of peculiar, rundown villas.

heart had raced then, but now, that feeling was

he could go back and check out that