Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 439

Whitney was at her wit's end, her patience worn thin, barely holding onto her composure.

Outside the grand mansion, a ruckus erupted, signaling an unwelcome interruption. Whitney guessed it must be Holly, unable to find her and now searching the vast grounds in desperation.

Soon, they'd be upon her...

"I am truly a servant of Camilla," the maid claimed with a knowing smile, her tone laced with depth, "Camilla feels guilty that someone's been deceiving you under her name. She sent me to help you escape. Do you want to get caught?"

Whitney was taken aback. How much did Camilla know?

Her hands trembled, clutching the torn fabric of her dress.

She couldn't let herself be found by the Lippert family, especially not Holly, in this state.

With no real choice, and facing the same outcome whether she acted or not, Whitney nodded skeptically and followed the elderly servant down the path.

The labyrinth of identical, unlit paths in the mansion's garden made her wonder if Justin had them designed specifically for nefarious purposes.

Muttering curses under her breath, Whitney finally emerged from the mansion's grasp, finding herself on a street lined with similar-looking mansions.

"Where do you need to go, miss?" the servant inquired, offering further assistance. "I can take you somewhere safe."

Whitney wanted to go to Ludwik's mansion but couldn't disclose that, unsure if the servant truly was Camilla's and reluctant to expose her acquaintance with Ludwik.

"I'll manage on my own. Thank you," Whitney replied.

The servant left with a deep nod, turning off her lantern and disappearing into the night.

Standing at a crossroads, Whitney cursed her luck. The arrangement of the mansions wasn't as regular as Parker had described, making it impossible to locate Ludwik's place.

Had Ludwik ignored her plight, too absorbed with Florence to care about her safety?

The sting of betrayal was palpable as Whitney navigated the unfamiliar territory, her desperation growing with every passing moment.

Suddenly, lights and voices approached, with Joanne's loud demands to find Whitney echoing through the night. The entire household was now aware of her disappearance.

Fearing discovery, Whitney dashed into a nearby mansion, only to stumble upon a scandalous scene through a crack in the door: Thea, in a compromising position, but not with her husband Jason...