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

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

of her eye, she saw L’s strong arm assertively

scooting away, but the man

his eyes gleamed with a warm intensity, his voice a low, intoxicating rumble, “Do

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shadows in the dim light, he resembled a handsome demon dangerously

was holding back so much anger.

a kitten’s paw had brushed it, ticklish and stirring. He clasped.

Home…

like a warm blade had pierced it – comforting and bitter. He still knew they had a home. He even talked about creating a

After days of neglect….

tear threatened to escape as she abruptly stood up and darted out of

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

her up effortlessly and heading to the Bentley parked out

the eager assistant, swiftly opened

brooding night sky, Elaine watched the scene

twisted in pain, her eyes narrowing. It seemed

make executing her next plan all

stand it, Elaine,” Hannah seethed with

Whitney, but she was still

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

of the picture,

far away from Ludwik as possible, his brow furrowing deeper with each

received a message from Mr.

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

move.

The heat was off.

in, the car’s temperature dropped

in her light sweater,

boss‘ brooding eyes.

Speechless, Felix’s jaw twitched.

the man not coax his wife

announced, “Ma’am, it seems the car’s heater is broken! You look quite cold. Perhaps you could sit closer to your husband,

heater in a Bentley broken? She glanced sideways at the

She huffed in annoyance.

arched an eyebrow and slipped off his jacket, extending the warm garment to her. “Since Felix mentioned it,

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coldly,

rebuffed man