Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 95

Ludwik flicked off the main lights, enveloping her in silence and his undeniable warmth. Sensing something was not right, Whitney’s cheeks flushed as she caught a glimpse of his toned midriff under the covers. Yet, he made no further moves, merely gazing at her with a bemused expression as she lay there, stuffed and nearly delirious from the hearty barbecue dinner. He gently tapped her forehead and murmured, “Time to sleep.”

She smelled wonderful. Nestled beside her, he finally had a good night’s rest.

The comforting scent that lulled him to sleep was a mystery, reminiscent of the girl who had saved him that night years ago, magical almost.

His phone screen lit up silently as he was about to drift off. He switched it to mute–it was a call from Elaine.

Ludwik propped himself up slightly, causing Whitney to murmur in discomfort before turning over to continue her slumber.

He smiled softly, tucking her in before stepping onto the balcony and closing the door behind him to take the call.

“What?” Elaine only called for work–related matters, he knew.

On the other end, Elaine detected his icy tone and felt a mixture of relief and a tinge of jealousy. She had intentionally called at this hour, hoping to interrupt intimate moments. But his voice betrayed no hint of such activities. Had he really not touched Whitney again?

Elaine’s frown eased as she got to business, “I’m sorry to bother you this late, Bro, but there’s something about Whitney. She turned down the two vendors you recommended for her. Maybe she doesn’t want your help, or she’s looking for someone else?”

Ludwik paused mid–drag of his cigarette, his brows furrowing as he exhaled into the night.

He said nothing more than a curt, “I see.”

Elaine could sense his displeasure. “Do you want me to find out which vendor Whitney’s in touch with?”

“Yeah,” Ludwik responded before ending the call.

He put out his cigarette and returned inside. His towering form approached the bed where Whitney lay; her delicate features softened in sleep.

The furrow between his brows deepened. He had good intentions in helping her; why had she refused?

He did not understand. She had not mentioned it in the car earlier. The Imperial Gem Corporation was already a rival to Skye Gem Ltd. He had lowered his pride to assist her.

him? Was she afraid her small business

was time to let her get to know him

morning, Whitney awoke to prepare

imposing figure emerging from the dressing room, his masked

he tossed her

what you do

knowing some of it, seeing what I’m up to.” He flicked a

looked down at it: United Realty Corporation,

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firm in the country! Almost every upscale mansion in Banyan City was built by

her husband really this

billion dollars, but

arrived at the

“United Realty Corporation is one of Banyan City’s most mysterious companies, aside from Imperial Gem Corporation and Skyfaith Electronic Tech, the technology giant!

hot. I think I’m falling for

“Whitney, your love for money is so

me for a barbecue dinner last night… When I first met him, I had no idea how wealthy he was. Didn’t you call him a

do I have to pay you not

burst into laughter. “Enough, I’m hanging up. I’ve got an important partnership to discuss today.” She immediately dialed her college buddy, Cooper, who

had returned from overseas to start a precious gemstone business, and Skye Gem urgently needed new supplies after recalling

thing is, I’m just the director, a small fry. Our chairman heard I was closing a big deal with

chairman is coming, I should pick a different restaurant. How about the Lotus

prefers to keep it low–key. Just

a polite goodbye, Whitney hung

man standing by the desk,

Lotus Clubhouse, only waiting a few minutes before

entered first, and as Whitney stood to greet him, she froze at the sight of

features complemented his tall stature and outstanding demeanor. His eyes lifted in surprise, a smile

Whitney was genuinely

at the boss, instinctively asking,

and did not want to boast, so she did not know what to