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

The man glanced at her with amused eyes and cleared his throat

forgive his smooth–talking ways. Men

face flushed. “You don’t have

help but catch you,”

felt a sweet warmth inside. “Okay, then

turning stern. He was already seduced, and with

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

dressed in a sharp suit,

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pristine white shirt was topped with a beige waistcoat, complementing her coat – they looked the part of an elite couple. Her lips were

settled onto his sturdy

lingered on her oval face, naturally beautiful, without a hint of artificiality – one look could captivate any

her chin as he spoke in a husky

racing as she glanced at Felix, who might

pecked his

waist, his breath tickling her neck. “I used

Whitney scolded, her

this fragrance around the office, luring men?” His brow furrowed slightly, a touch of displeasure

speechless. “Mr. L, are you

not petty where it counts,” he retorted with a sly grin, then grew stern again as he said,

neck flushed, sensing that he was probably still bothered by her

besides, you’re the man I like. We’re dating, aren’t we? What’s there to worry about?

voice was soft, mimicking his tone from the

thought to herself with a

say, “Madam, Sir has reserved the entire top–tier Russian

pointed to a twinkling eatery across the street and said, “Ah, I want that spicy food! L, can we go

both at a loss for

at the red tent on the roadside, dust swirling around, Ludwik’s handsome face was as cold as ice. Whitney saw his displeased expression, and though, as a socialite, she rarely indulged

She begged, her eyes

And I won’t allow my

and you don’t even care,” Whitney complained, convinced that pregnancy was to blame