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The sting at the core of her chest was impossible to suppress.
Elaine nudged the brawny arm of the man beside her, “Bro, look who’s here–Whitney!”
Ludwik’s face stiffened, his deep–set eyes quickly turning cold and eager as they swept over the diminutive figure approaching them.
“JE IS
His gaze narrowed slightly, a flicker of astonishment passing through.
Whitney had not dressed up, simply wearing a black V–neck evening gown, no high heels, her hair soft and cascading down her shoulders. She stood there like a fairy, her delicate features stunningly beautiful, her skin smooth and almost translucent. A subtle pink blush adorned her cheeks, probably from her blusher.
Just standing there, she had already drawn the attention of numerous men.
Ludwik’s expression turned to ice. He had not seen her for days, and the image of her had thinned considerably.
Taryn mentioned she had not been eating well.
Seeing Ludwik transfixed, Elaine swallowed hard, her hand tightening into a fist.
“Bro, did Whitney come to see you? I’ll go check on her,” Elaine offered with a conspiratorial wink, suggesting she would help him gauge Whitney’s mood.
Ludwik’s approval was evident in his satisfied nod.
Elaine quickly approached Whitney, concern lacing her voice as she said, “Whitney, you finally made it. I was starting to worry about you and Bro. What’s going on?”
Whitney’s brows knitted in concern, but a hidden triumph gleamed in her eyes–she had not missed a thing.
Moving closer, Elaine continued, “Don’t worry, Bro’s been working these past few days with me. That night, he got drunk; it was me who took care of him all night. No other woman took advantage of him!”
Elaine’s playful smile was sharp, her eyes gleaming.
hardly miss the hostility. Elaine was finally dropping
at the cold man in the distance. She would not
eyes narrowed into a chilly smile as she said, “With you taking care of him, I’m quite at ease. After all, L himself told me I needn’t be jealous of anyone, especially you. He sees you as a sister. Besides, you might look
affection to count.”
but she maintained a placid smile. “That’s wonderful, Whitney. No misunderstanding, then.
him.‘ Whitney locked eyes with Elaine, a cold laugh bubbling inside her. “Couples meet when they wish; no need to trouble you, Ms.
got the message loud
challenging to provoke. If Whitney had just
“Bro, Whitney seems upset, unwilling to talk to
figure. His face turned stormy, a cold laugh escaping him. “Am I out of my mind? That kind of fickle woman is better off
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in him, especially for someone of his
not tolerate any hint of flirtation or
response, her eyes
crowd, intent on Ludwik, having also spotted Whitney. Elaine whispered slyly, “Hannah, I’m only Big Bro’s date tonight to keep an eye out for you, but Whitney’s here, and his heart seems preoccupied with
fists clenched. She had waited so long for an event Ludwik would
I deal with her!” Hannah
arms, watching the scene unfold. Whitney might not fall for her tricks, but Hannah was a
quiet corner, debating whether to approach L. Tiana had advised
spilling her drink onto the dress of a
goodness, who did this?” The woman
balance, stumbled into the socialite. “What’s your problem? Looking for trouble, I see. Oh, you’re
an apology, “I’m sorry,
spotting Hannah, understood immediately.
Mrs. Wendt out of the way to cozy up to her husband?” Another socialite said. Whitney recognized her –
most certainly done
her futile. Convinced
still trying to seduce my husband? Oh, I’ve got plenty of stores under my family’s name, and I’ve heard you’re back at Skye Gem. Trying to trade favors
want to talk business, but it’s quite indecent to eye someone
forgotten how Whitney humiliated her in the club, and Ludwik’s protection of Whitney
scoffed at their antics, alone and unabashed, her gaze instinctively
party, but he was still chatting away with his buddy,
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