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

in front of

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

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

immediately scooting away, but

the dim light, his eyes gleamed with a warm intensity, his voice a low, intoxicating

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in the dim light, he

holding back so much anger. “Not for

paw had brushed it, ticklish and stirring. He clasped. her small hand firmly,

Home…

bitter. He still knew they had a home. He even talked about creating a

After days of neglect….

escape as she abruptly stood up

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

effortlessly and heading

eager assistant, swiftly opened the car

the brooding night sky, Elaine watched the scene

Elaine’s heart twisted in pain, her

executing her next

can’t stand it, Elaine,”

fool stood no chance against Whitney, but she was still useful. Elaine forced a smile. “Don’t give up, Hannah. I’ll

I’ll make sure that wench

lips curled. Yes, once Whitney was out of the picture, Hannah would be no trouble

from Ludwik as

suddenly received a message from

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

move.

The heat was off.

set in, the car’s

her light sweater, shivered

mirror, noting the boss‘ brooding eyes.

Speechless, Felix’s jaw twitched.

man not coax

quite cold. Perhaps you could sit closer to your

Bentley broken? She glanced sideways at the composed man beside

She huffed in annoyance.

warm garment

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him coldly, tossing the jacket back

rebuffed man merely