Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 93

Elaine slid into the car, a sly chuckle escaping her as she leaned back into the plush seat. Whitney had tried to outplay her, but she had played the wrong hand.

Not that it was entirely wrong – had Whitney agreed to those two female suppliers, Elaine could have easily set her up for a fall in the future.

But right now, Elaine’s triumph lay in Whitney’s refusal. The diamond suppliers in Banyan City were few; only those two were run by women; the rest were all men, and Elaine had them wrapped around her finger long ago. Her phone rang, and she answered with a lazy smile.

“Elaine,” the voice on the other end reported, “Whitney called a quick meeting as soon as she returned to the office. She’s roped in a college buddy, one of those fancy jewel material traders.”

Elaine’s laughter was soft and dark. A young college friend, huh? She could just imagine what kind of trouble Whitney was in now with Ludwik…

As dusk turned the city skyline neon, a sleek Bentley stood out with understated luxury in the plaza below Skye

Gem Ltd.

Right on time, Whitney emerged from the building, a faint blush tinting her cheeks as she spotted the luxurious car. She thought of the man waiting inside and wondered, “Is this a date?”

Felix, ever the dutiful chauffeur, promptly opened the door for her.

The Bentley glided away, leaving Simon on the company steps, his gaze darkening as he watched the taillights disappear. He had caught a glimpse of the masked man inside the car.

That was a limited edition Bentley, and Whitney claimed the masked man had been her savior that night…

Could the enigmatic, powerful Ludwik be the man behind the mask?

Simon clenched his fists, jealousy gnawing at him, feeling utterly powerless.

Inside the car.

Whitney found the man beside her, frowning at some documents. She pouted – was she not more interesting than paperwork?

Nonchalantly, she slipped off her coat.

The man next to her gave a dry chuckle. “Can you not try to seduce me while I’m working?”

had not even disturbed

her with amused eyes and cleared his throat

ways. Men and their silver tongues.” Whitney

“You don’t have to

just can’t help but catch you,” he

sweet warmth inside. “Okay, then I’ll try

put away his documents, his handsome face turning stern. He was already seduced,

her elegant outfit of the day – a trench coat, a chic sweater, pencil pants, and ballet flats showcasing her delicate

gazed at him, too. As usual, he was dressed in a sharp suit, his tall, imposing figure

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complementing her coat – they looked the part of an elite couple. Her lips were full and tinted with warmth. As she reached

onto his

oval face, naturally beautiful, without a hint of artificiality –

he

clenched his shirt, her heart racing as she glanced at Felix, who might

quickly pecked his chiseled

so good?” Ludwik asked, his grip tightening around her slender waist, his breath tickling her neck. “I used to say you must get close to a woman to know if she smells nice.

Whitney

office, luring men?” His brow furrowed slightly, a touch of displeasure

was speechless. “Mr. L, are you really that

he retorted with a sly grin, then grew stern again as he said, “I don’t like the idea of you working, attracting all sorts

neck flushed, sensing that he was probably still bothered

around his, sweetly coaxing, “I have my career, and besides, you’re the man I like. We’re dating, aren’t we? What’s there to worry about?

was soft, mimicking his tone from the night before,

herself with a silent sigh, shaking his sturdy arm. “Where are we going

has reserved the entire top–tier Russian

street and said, “Ah, I want

Felix were both at a loss

tent on the roadside, dust swirling around, Ludwik’s handsome face was as cold as ice. Whitney saw his displeased expression, and though,

eyes

won’t allow

care,” Whitney complained, convinced that pregnancy was to blame for her cravings. As he remained unmoved, she