Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 605

"Would you just zip it!" Hunter Lutz approached, his voice low and stern.

The commotion caught the attention of many relatives of the Lutz family, and soon enough, whispers of gossip filled the air, casting disdainful glances toward Whitney.

"Turns out she's a sly one. I always wondered why Audrey, such a high-society darling, couldn't snag Mr. Lutz after all these years."

"And this lady, she's quite something. Did you all not hear about her drama in Banyan City with Mr. Lippert? Her ex-husband is now the most eligible bachelor in Harmonia Country." "Seriously? No way!"

Whitney listened to their mockery and Claire's indifference without flinching, prepared by Bryce for this moment.

She understood their disdain; after all, a fake engagement years ago had left a scar on Claire.

But Tiana couldn't keep her cool.

Fuming, Tiana thought if she had known the Lutz family would treat Whitney this coldly, she would have persuaded her to reconsider Bryce.

Yet Whitney seemed adamant about marrying Bryce.

Standing up, Tiana retorted, "Who's worthy of whom, that's debatable!

I get it, Claire, you're protective of your son. But can you understand my concern for my best friend?

Let me introduce her properly. My BFF, Whitney, hails from Harmonia Country's third most prestigious family, the Sheldons! At twenty, she founded Skye Gem Ltd., which is thriving in Emperor City.

In short, Whitney's net worth is in the billions, not to mention her status as a Sheldon heiress. Now, tell me, does she not match up to Banyan City's elite, Mr. Lutz? Miss Audrey, from which nouveau riche family did you say you were? Do you still think Whitney is marrying down?"

Audrey was seething, her envy palpable at Whitney's surprisingly powerful background.

The Sheldon family, ranked third in Harmonia Country, was well-known among high society.

The mood shifted as people's gazes toward Whitney changed, showing newfound respect.

The previously mocking socialites had vanished.

Keegan, sitting in his wheelchair, spoke up at the right moment, "Mrs. Lutz, Bryce is indeed a catch, and I'm fond of him. But let's not sell Whitney short. She's a successful businesswoman with a strong family background. They are well-suited, wouldn't you agree?" Hunter was well aware of Whitney's family wealth; after all, Emperor City was a place Banyan City's wealthy could only dream of, "Mr. Tennyson is right."

Claire pouted, visibly upset.

waist, his demeanor gentle, "Father, Mother, Keegan's right. I'm blessed Whitney agreed to marry me. Marriage isn't about social standing. But if we're comparing, Whitney's wealth and status far exceed mine. She's the jewel of Emperor City. I'm grateful she's finally

waiting for you here. Let your uncle walk you down the

Tiana to the door, made her entrance alongside her

the stage, took their

ceremony concluded

a sense of closure. Glancing at the

wedding, couldn't bear to

the hotel lobby, suddenly remembering he had left his phone watch

noticed a missed message from an

words, "Danny, has dad arrived? I know what you're thinking. My heart is

call him Danny? Who would

Could it be Sammy?

reread the message, his

Danny's thoughts were a whirlwind. If Sammy had indeed escaped Florence's grasp, did that mean his mom married Bryce under a

and Bryce's ceremony must be wrapped

Vl

Tiana's help, Mom had already slipped into her toast dress. She

"Mom!"

and Danny's shouts were drowned out

to push through the crowd. "Mom,

the throng of guests, Whitney, raising her glass

in a pristine white tuxedo, elegantly standing

dress-a simple style that

over

her graceful

stunning beauty-was the

of

bride.

her waist, was already anticipating the sweet night

easy, Whitney, just a sip will do." He couldn't bear the thought of

you've got to drink at least one glass, or the groom has to drink three!" A group of younger Lutz family relatives teased