Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 101

Elaine could do no wrong. To L she was the epitome of innocence and kindness, a modern–day saint draped in designer threads.

“And me,

I am 17 Petty, huh?” Whitney thought.

Her eyes brimmed with icy frustration, a flicker of rage igniting within. She scoffed. “So, you’re blaming me all for her sale?”

“Im just being fair and objective,” the man retorted, his brows knotted in discomfort. Seeing her on the verge of tears, a sliver of softness crept into his heart.

But the next moment, Whitney’s disillusionment erupted as she pointed an accusatory finger at him. “You, with all your smarts, are nothing but a blockhead. Do you even know the hostility your precious Elaine harbors against me? Run along, then. Go to her, your darling sister!”

“Say that again? You have absolutely no decency, yet you accuse me and Elaine? It seems I’ve been too lenient to you for too long!”

In a swift motion, the man captured her slender wrist, his grip firm against the door frame, his fury painting her milky skin with shades of crimson.

Tears welled up in Whitney’s eyes; never had she been so insulted.

She wrenched free from his grasp, her voice laced with bitter sarcasm, “So, you’ve decided I’m a tramp? Even though there’s nothing between Bryce, Simon, and me, you’re ever so convinced I’m the problem, no doubt with a nudge from Elaine. Paranoid, much?”

“Are you not? I’ve seen it with my own eyes! And at the Lotus Clubhouse, Elaine spoke up for you. You really don’t know what’s good for you.”

So, he had also been at the Lotus Clubhouse with Elaine by his side. Was it all a setup?

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He did not trust her and even tracked her movements at work. Since he had already judged her, what was there left to say?

“Yes, Elaine is always right, and I’m the loose woman, happy now?” Whitney’s heart turned ice–cold; she had no more words to waste.

She stormed out of his embrace, the embrace that once offered warmth, now just a cold memory.

shadows, a sly

Ludwik appeared, his

sent a shiver down Elaine’s spine.

eyes were as cold as blades, “I asked you to recommend vendors to her. Why did

anticipated Whitney’s counterattack and had her defenses

I just thought she might mind if you interfered on her behalf, so

almost choking her, “Nobody plays me. And if

ran down Elaine’s spine; her

cause a misunderstanding between you two? I’ll go clear things up with

now

Chapter 101

Elaine seemed deep–rooted. If she had not known his intentions and gone to

anger was palpable. However, he could not put down his pride and face her after the harsh words

Despite their heated argument, Whitney’s explanation had swayed

Unacceptable.

her to keep her distance from Whitney. Thus, tonight, something had to

flickered in Elaine’s eyes as

with juice, thanks to Whitney. She could not stand the thought of Whitney not being ousted from the dinner party, especially when Bro

Elaine’s voice called

Whitney was out of line

it.”

IS= IO

even Bryce protects her. Doesn’t Bro see it? I wish Bro could see through her

hitting the mark. “Whitney’s probably just networking with all the wealthy businessmen here tonight. But I saw her with Mr. Wendt in the garden earlier. We can’t let Bro find out. If there’s any hint

Elaine. She’s never been

eyes. Hannah, now consumed by hatred for

“Where is Whitney

just left the lounge. Is there something you

wait for the show, Elaine,” Hannah smirked before darting away.

her arms, malicious smile playing on her lips. Everything was falling into place. She could not wait for Whitney’s downfall tonight. After all

daze clouding her vision as a tear secretly