Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Ludwik shot him a piercing look and ordered Parker Doonan, “Get the manager to wrap her up in some clothes and make it quick!”

With his gold–rimmed glasses, Parker chuckled mischievously and went off to handle the situation.

“Ludwik, you seem reluctant to let go. I’ve heard you can still do it during pregnancy. Do you need a cold shower?” Nolan teased, glancing at his waist.

Ludwik gave him a swift look and strode toward the bathroom, his tie whipping through the air and lassoing

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Nolan by the neck.

“Ow, Ludwik, my bad! But when have you worn that mask last? Used to be for warding off the ladies, and now? Who can’t you face?”

Parker returned, finding Whitney still in the doorway. Her phone call with Tiana revealed her fury. “President of Imperial Gem Corporation? Just a show–off! I Had to change just to see him, some lolita–obsessed freak; I’m done buttering him up; we’re enemies for good…”

in, causing Ludwik’s lips to

interest, “If Ludwik’s wearing a mask, there must be someone he can’t face, a reason he can’t

of secret?” Nolan

into her

off, “What does your enemy look

had to admit, “Even more

let out a squawk. “More beautiful than you? That man

“It might not even be Mr. Lippert. I asked him several times, and

behind. Whitney turned to see the mask and nearly dropped her phone

what are you doing here?” She asked,

out of an old speakeasy.

you wish

said, trying to

fixed his gaze on her, his presence imposing. “Who gave you the audacity to come to a place like

each other’s affairs.

and sought to make a quick exit. But as she turned to

long after, a man followed her