Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 65

Chapter 65

Ludwik frowned and turned to look over.

Whitney stared into Elaine’s eyes, and now, Elaine gazed back with nothing but friendly warmth in her smile. The provocative coquettishness of the afternoon was nowhere to be seen.

Whitney looked at the man with suspicion, “L, what exactly is your relationship with Elaine? Why is she calling me Whitney?”

Elaine glanced at the man with a blink and a teasing smile.

Ludwik glanced at Elaine, and after a barely noticeable pause, he introduced her to Whitney, “She’s like a sister to me!”

“Like a sister?” Whitney raised an eyebrow, her expression inquisitive.

“Yeah,” the man said indifferently, “what did you think?”

Hearing his dispassionate introduction, a tightness formed in the back of Elaine’s eyes. Her fingers curled slightly, yet she flashed a bright, broad smile, “Whitney, I’m sorry about this afternoon. I was just playing along with Bro in a little act. It was all to help him out. I hope there are no hard feelings. Can you forgive and forget?”

Elaine’s demeanor was playful and seemingly harmless.

Whitney’s eyes shifted, and she laughed off the awkwardness, “So, you’re like a sister, huh? Well, Elaine, it’s nice to meet you! L has never mentioned you so I didn’t recognize.”

A sly glint crossed Elaine’s eyes, but she kept her tone light and smiling, “I guess I’m not worth mentioning. His heart is all for you, a true example of placing love before friendship.”

“Nonsense,” Ludwik scolded with a frown, but his eyes smiled at Elaine as he said softly, “Elaine, thank you for today.”

“It’s nothing, glad I could help you both,” Elaine said sweetly, then added, “Whitney, I was really worried about your belly when you pushed me. Everything’s okay, right?”

Whitney, feeling a bit embarrassed by the concern, replied, “I’m really sorry about earlier.”

The man wrapped an arm around her waist and looked her over closely, “Elaine was only trying to protect you. She was even falling to the ground, and there you were, pulling her hair out. Why you had such fierce combat skills?”

Whitney’s face flushed with embarrassment.

Elaine smiled generously. The man knew that she was helping him out, that she was careful with Whitney and his unborn child, seeing her as an understanding and harmless woman.

this was

my exit now.

an assistant knocked on the door urgently, “Sir, the matriarch is back from the spa and is having some difficulty breathing.

What?

here

reassured her with a smile, “I was with my mother at the spa this afternoon, Elaine didn’t even go

was feeling a bit

room was so close that nothing untoward could have

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Chapter 65

old lady leaning on a couch, clutching her chest and gasping for breath. Her face was

checking Natalie’s wrist and recognizing the signs of oxygen deprivation and

room when she caught Ludwik’s eye

moment, Elaine walked in briskly with a first–aid kit, “Step aside,

pulled Whitney away, “Elaine, check my

old

that Elaine was also

started to ease, and slowly her eyes

long. Although you are still looking young and beautiful, I should really start calling you ‘Auntie‘ now with

moment

Bro on a business trip today. I am usually busy fulfilling my duties at the company,”

so many questions. Elaine is saving your life,” Ludwik interjected gently; his brows were knitted together as he reminded his

but her demeanor towards Elaine was cool and polite, “Thank

do!” Elaine replied cheerfully while

that Natalie withdrew her

noticed Whitney, her face lit up

you?” Whitney glanced at

her son a look before beckoning, “Whitney, come here. Has this rascal taken

walked over with a

down onto the couch, chattering

been kneeling in front of the couch, began to pack up her kit with a smile after

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