Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 88

Nolan’s jaw practically hit the floor, and his cheeks flushed with a rare shade of red from the audacity of Whitney’s comment.

“Bold words, Whitney,” he stammered, trying to mask his surprise with a chuckle.

Ludwik’s gaze darkened, taking in the sight of the petite woman before him, her cheeks aflame with

indignation. Her delicate hand, soft as a feather, pinched his jawline, a gesture so light it only tickled him. But the itch spread to his throat, a subtle Adam’s apple bobbing with a sensual threat.

Just like the smoldering look in his eyes.

Whitney turned to him, only to catch him watching her. Repulsed, she released his chin and shot him a fierce glare.

Ludwik’s lips curved into a sly grin.

His feisty little kitten was back.

“Big Bro! Look at her, shameless and insulting me. Make her leave,” Hannah complained, leaning closer to Ludwik for support.

His cold gaze swept over her. “Get out,” he commanded with an icy sharpness.

Whitney froze, her heart sinking.

“Did you hear that? He said get out, Whitney!” Hannah sneered with malicious satisfaction.

“I’m talking to you.” Ludwik’s handsome face was stone–cold, his patience wearing thin. He pushed Hannah away with disdain.

“Nolan!” He growled, his brows knitting in disapproval. “How did this woman get in?”

Nolan glanced at Hannah, clearly exasperated. “How was I supposed to know? I heard Whitney was here and immediately came to fetch you.”

Whitney looked up at Elaine, who seemed to have excluded herself from all this mess. “Seems like Hannah arrived with Elaine,” Whitney mentioned offhandedly.

Ludwik’s eyes snapped to Elaine.

Caught off guard by Whitney’s sudden accusation, Elaine smiled innocently. “Oh, Whitney, that’s not fair. I just bumped into Hannah at the door, right, Hannah?”

Hannah, who had promised not to involve Elaine, nodded in agreement. “This vindictive woman is slandering others. I’ve been at the club for a while now.”

Whitney’s smile held a tinge of innocence. “Look at you guys getting all worked up. I just mentioned it. I didn’t say I was certain Hannah came with Elaine. Besides, it wouldn’t be a big deal if she did, right?”

Ludwik’s gaze lingered on Elaine, his brows furrowing slightly.

Elaine’s heart sank as Whitney expertly turned the tables on her. She had worked hard to maintain an image of

and harmlessness in front of

scene. Let’s focus on mending things between Bro and Whitney,” Elaine urged,

Through the corner of her eye, she saw L’s strong arm assertively reaching over, resting

immediately scooting away, but the

warm intensity, his voice a

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shiver ran through Whitney. With his mask of shadows in the dim light, he resembled a handsome demon dangerously

back so

his heart feeling as if a kitten’s paw had brushed it, ticklish and stirring. He clasped. her small hand firmly, sighing softly, “Will

Home…

like a warm blade had pierced it – comforting and bitter. He still

After days of neglect….

to escape as she abruptly stood up

brows knitted together, but his lips curved into a sly smile. With his long strides, he caught

her up effortlessly and heading

assistant, swiftly opened the car

brooding night sky, Elaine watched the

was tenderly helped into the car by Ludwik. Elaine’s heart twisted in pain, her eyes narrowing. It seemed this woman now saw

her next plan all

Elaine,” Hannah seethed

still useful. Elaine forced a smile. “Don’t give

you, Elaine. I’ll make sure that wench Whitney pays!” Hannah vowed

of the

away from Ludwik as

a message from Mr. Lippert: [Turn off

the ‘oceanic gulf‘ between Mr. Lippert and his lady,

move.

The heat was off.

the November chill set in, the

her light

rear–view mirror, noting the boss‘ brooding eyes. Another

Speechless, Felix’s jaw twitched.

man not

his throat awkwardly, Felix announced, “Ma’am, it seems the car’s heater is broken! You look quite cold. Perhaps you could sit

glanced sideways at the composed man

She huffed in annoyance.

eyebrow and slipped off his jacket, extending the warm garment to

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coldly, tossing the

man merely