Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Whitney knew he was jesting, her ears warming at the thought.

But then his gaze turned chilly, “Sitting with you, I was mistaken for a thug.”

Whitney caught the blame in his voice.

But at least it proved Tiana was wrong; he was not some gang leader. Who was he, then, to command the manager of the Southern Elegance Club?

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Chapter 14

The next day, at the hospital.

Roselyn’s face was ashen as she had her arm set, her voice filled with resentment. “Monica, the whole group chat thing has spread. I’m the laughingstock now. Whitney slapping me is like slapping you. You have to avenge this for me!”

“What happened

But it can’t be related to that thug; he admitted

twinge of satisfaction. Ha, as if Whitney

must have stopped the black card. Only, she did not know how she had offended

you at the hospital? My

anticipation,

tugged at her lips, feigning a girlish pout. “What’s the rush, darling? The baby’s not even three months along. You can’t tell anything now! Let’s just wait until

“But…”

I think

then. I’ll come and check on

ending the call, and let out

over with concern. “Monica,

kidnap Whitney, Monica resorted to fabricating a

it, the harder it became to conceal. She had considered actually getting pregnant during this time, but she had

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Damn it!

she sneered at Roselyn. “You said you wanted me to get back at her for you? Then find

the perfect move. Simon cherished the idea of a child so much that he

to worry about Whitney