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!”

face clouded over. “What happened with the

related to that thug; he admitted he was a thug

satisfaction. Ha, as if Whitney could snag a

must have stopped the black card. Only,

Monica was interrupted by a call from Simon. “Monica, are you at the hospital? My mother wants to see her grandchild. Why

held anticipation, but Monica stiffened

baby’s not even three months along. You can’t tell anything now! Let’s just wait until I’m

“But…”

I… I think I’m

then. I’ll come and check on you once I’m

call, and let out

looked over with concern.

Simon to kidnap Whitney,

further along she faked it, the harder it became to conceal. She had considered actually getting pregnant during this time, but she had already lost two

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Damn it!

you wanted me to get back at her for you? Then

move. Simon cherished the idea of a child so much that he would go after that woman with

worry about