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!"

past them

air still fragrant with a woman's perfume and a hint

the shower still dripping and the floor

here, perhaps even showering in

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

to be coming out of her

Whitney as she bellowed, "Whitney, were you not just hiding in there

you talking about, Elodie?" Whitney looked genuinely confused, her expression

You shameless woman, you're married and yet you hide here with Ludwik,

face turned icy, and she stood up firmly, retorting, "Elodie, your behavior and insults could be considered defamation. I know you like Ludwik, but does he reciprocate your feelings?

does a shameless woman like you have to judge

in, not backing down. "Let your elders teach you how to speak and act without tarnishing the reputation of a lady

up, you're just a nobody Shane brought along! You two are beneath me, Elodie. Do you have any idea who my father is? With your

Enough," a

spun around, shocked to find Shane had brought her parents into the

the right 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

and closely associated with the Millers, represented a crucial

room, assessing the situation.

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