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.

gaze now harbored a

and Molly's candid outburst, feared the repercussions of their grandmother's

retorted with feigned innocence, "Whitney, I hardly oversee the comings and goings of guests. As 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

manipulation, casting doubt on the true instigator of

by Whitney, who subtly hinted at a deeper conspiracy,

trapped by Whitney's insinuations and Hudson's growing disappointment, struggled to deflect the blame, suggesting a possible

sought to quell the scandal and attend to the children's well-being, Heidi's parting glare at Holly

protective stance over Danny and her challenge to Heidi to reconsider the source of Molly's vendetta hinted at deeper family dynamics and

of Camilla, Hudson, and Heidi! Her last scheme, involving Joanne, had already

If they started looking

was playing a

were you doing at the Sheldons'? And keeping secrets from me, too. If you get into trouble again, do you

out his tongue, "Sorry, Mom, I had my reasons... I'll explain later." He

the pond and the small, odd-looking villa

peculiar, rundown villas. He hadn't

raced then, but now,

wanted to ask if he could go back and check out