Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 75

“No way,” Whitney vehemently denied with a furrowed brow, her voice laced with agitation, “I haven’t done anything illegal. It was Monica who brought in counterfeit gems, and I’m in the middle of investigating it. I have proof that Monica purchased fake materials. I’m requesting a lawyer to defend me, and my people will bring the evidence to the station any minute now”

That day, she had wisely secured an ace up her sleeve.

Despite her lips turning ashen, Whitney maintained an eerie calm,

The interrogator’s brow furrowed deeply. “You can’t request a lawyer. Given the severity of the case, Hunter’s already filed an appeal against you in a fit of rage.”

Her eyebrows knotted even tighter. “Then please, just wait. The evidence will be here shortly!”

The detective’s voice was icy, “We can only delay the interrogation for four hours. After that, we have no choice but to process you into the detention center.”

Tiana would surely rush to her rescue.

And what about L?

He must have heard by now. He would come for her, wouldn’t he?

Whitney wrung her hands, feeling a sense of helplessness. It was her first time in a police station, and despite her composure, the magnitude of the case was beginning to unsettle her.

Monica relished her hiding, smug in the chaos.

When Elaine called, her voice carried a chill despite her soft laughter. “Feeling comfortable now? You fool. Whitney is waiting for Tiana to save her. Did you not know that the evidence against you is in Tiana’s hands? Remember your dear friend Stella? It’s high time her affair with Gunner made some waves. Tiana is Whitney’s close confidante, a glaring annoyance, isn’t she? Use this opportunity to cripple her and sour her bond with Whitney. Got it?”

Monica’s brain struggled to keep up.

How did Elaine know everything? It was unnerving.

as Elaine’s reminder sank in. Had Whitney

long resented Tiana’s assistance

I’ll take care of

for the night. Wouldn’t you relish her suffering? A little scuffle in the detention center is par for the

a shiver down her spine at

briskly, “I

call with a swift

at Claire’s level, and it’s like she’s playing chess with the elites. She’s got

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that Elaine has always been close to Mr. Lippert in

We’re simply riding on the coattails of

her match this time,”

Simon couldn’t find Monica.

rush to the Lutz family

his family was one of the four magnates, Simon, as an illegitimate son, held a lower status within the tight–knit circle of the elite. At the Lutz estate, his word carried little weight; he even had to wait half an hour before

Mansion, a

the grand celebration of Claire’s milestone birthday, was unaware

Tiana had been by her side the entire time, oblivious to the news. that the cursed diamond had originated from Whitney’s company. It wasn’t until Simon’s call that her

a USB drive out of the blue that day. Is that where Monica’s evidence is? I encrypted it. I’ll go

were still reveling in a ball. She couldn’t find Gunner; that scoundrel had shown up at noon only to rush off hurriedly after a phone call. His recent behavior was increasingly off, his attention waning, and

purse to leave the ball when a maid approached. “Miss Tiana, the young master Gunner has returned. He’s

had come back?

station but also concerned about her elusive fiancé, Tiana thought a brief detour wouldn’t hurt. She

the maid led her into a secluded courtyard of the mansion, pointing to

of foreboding, Tiana approached the door. Just as she reached to open it, the unmistakable. sounds of

heart felt as if it had been pierced by a slow–moving sword,

steps in shock, Tiana clenched her teeth and charged forward, her cry slicing through the air, “Gunner? Stella?

and as he saw Tiana’s eyes brimming with red,