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!”

over. “What happened with the black

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

twinge of satisfaction. Ha, as if Whitney could snag a wealthy

the black card. Only, she

hospital? My mother wants to see her grandchild. Why don’t you

voice held anticipation, but Monica stiffened

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 I’m a

“But…”

think

go on then. I’ll come and

dismissed him, ending the call, and

with concern. “Monica, the

persuade Simon to kidnap Whitney, Monica resorted

became to conceal. She had considered actually

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Damn it!

at Roselyn. “You said you wanted me

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

would no longer have to worry about