Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 778

Elodie didn't bother knocking this time; she just kicked Shane's guest room door wide open with all her might!

"Shane..." Elodie began, ready to unleash her fury, but in a blink, her anger was replaced with surprise. There on the living room chairs, she found Sandy and Whitney, enjoying cupcakes and sipping on coffee, engrossed in a TV show and laughing away in conversation. Sandy, startled by Elodie's abrupt entrance, frowned and looked up. "Elodie, what are you doing here again? We just told you, Ludwik isn't here. And isn't this Mr. Nelson's guest room, prepared by your family for the party? Even though it's your event, you can't just barge in here without knocking."

"You're nothing," Elodie spat at Sandy with disdain.

Then, her gaze shifted to Whitney with a sharp edge. "Oh, Mrs. Lutz decided to join as well."

Her eyes, sharp as knives, scrutinized Whitney. Seeing Whitney sitting leisurely, cracking open a peanut with her delicate fingers, her stunning beauty accentuated by a hint of laziness and allure, Elodie felt a surge of jealousy boiling within her.

Despite being several years her senior, Whitney's natural beauty and flawless complexion outshone her completely, not to mention Whitney's skin, fair and glowing, perfectly complemented by her chic, black bodycon dress, highlighting her delicate beauty to an indescribable extent.

If the love-struck Ludwik were to see such a temptress, he'd surely lose control...

"Mrs. Lutz wasn't here just a moment ago, hiding perhaps?" Elodie accused coldly, her eyes darting around the room.

Suddenly, her attention turned to the bathroom. Damn it, she had been distracted by Shane earlier and overlooked it.

Whitney responded to Elodie's hostility with a light smile, "Ludwik and I are just friends. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed downstairs, so I came up here for a bit of peace. That's not an issue, is it, Elodie?"

"There's no issue, but... I suddenly feel the need to use the restroom!"

them and

air still fragrant with a woman's perfume and a hint of steam indicating recent

and the floor wet, Elodie pieced

here, perhaps even showering

her features. Was it Whitney who benefited from the drug she

coming out

on Whitney as

expression calm but her forehead creased slightly.

hide here with Ludwik, having an affair. Does your

your behavior and insults could be considered defamation. I know you like Ludwik, but does he reciprocate your feelings? Do you have any proof? Don't impose your fantasies

shameless woman like

might not have a right, but we can involve your parents," Sandy chimed in, not backing down. "Let your

Shane brought along! You two are beneath me, Elodie. Do you have any idea who my father

a stern voice

find Shane had brought her parents into

to insult our guests. This could tarnish her reputation and, by extension, affect your campaign for Vice President next year. I thought it best to inform you, considering the importance of tonight's event for networking. If this is how guests are treated, the Nelson family might reconsider attending future events hosted by

family, a powerhouse in Harmonia Country and closely associated with the Millers, represented

of Shane's displeasure instantly. He glanced around the room, assessing the situation.

forced a smile, "Shane, Sandy, Whitney, please don't take this to heart. Elodie isn't usually like