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

harmlessness in front of

Bro and Whitney,” Elaine urged, helping Hannah up and portraying herself as the voice of reason

slightly. Suddenly, she felt a warmth behind her. Through the corner of her eye, she saw L’s strong arm assertively reaching over, resting

away, but the

voice a low, intoxicating rumble, “Do you

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in the dim light, he resembled a handsome

holding back so much anger. “Not for

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

Home…

comforting and bitter. He still knew they

After days of neglect….

threatened to escape as she abruptly stood up and darted

curved into a sly smile.

time, scooping her up effortlessly and heading to

eager assistant, swiftly

the brooding night sky, Elaine watched the scene

by Ludwik. Elaine’s heart twisted in pain, her eyes narrowing. It seemed this woman now saw her

It would make executing her

can’t stand it, Elaine,” Hannah

she was still useful. Elaine forced a smile. “Don’t give up, Hannah. I’ll help you create more

that wench Whitney

lips curled. Yes, once Whitney was out of the picture, Hannah would

sat as far away from Ludwik as

suddenly received a message

between Mr.

move.

The heat was off.

chill set in, the car’s temperature dropped

wrapped in her light sweater,

noting the boss‘ brooding eyes. Another

Speechless, Felix’s jaw twitched.

man not coax his wife

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

in a Bentley broken? She glanced sideways at the composed man beside her, this mature

She huffed in annoyance.

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

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coldly, tossing the jacket

rebuffed man merely