Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 102

Chapter 102

Nolan’s face suddenly tensed, and he awkwardly asked, “Is that what Big Bro told you?”

“Yeah,” Whitney locked eyes with him, not missing the subtle shift in his expression. Her heart sank. “Isn’t that the case?”

“If he said so, it must be true!” Nolan replied, his voice betraying his unease. He quickly tried to smooth things over. “Whitney, you must know, Big Bro’s totally into you. Before you came along, he never had a single girl on his mind.”

Except for the girl who saved his life, but she was nowhere to be found.

Nolan convinced himself he was not lying. “You’re smart. If you argue with him over Elaine, you’re only hurting yourself. Besides, Big Bro is a tough nut to crack; you need to be more understanding of his temper. There’s a reason for it…”

His tone grew somber, “He doesn’t trust easily because of his past. To him, trust means vulnerability. You have no idea what he’s been through. But he’s starting to let you into his iceberg kingdom. We can all see it! Don’t be fooled by his stone–cold exterior–that’s just his battle armor. Inside, he’s fragile. His anger means he’s starting to care about you, to be emotionally involved. You can’t let him down, or he’ll lose it.”

Nolan’s heavy warning sent a chill through Whitney, who was already sensing the unusual stirrings of L’s emotions, particularly his terrifying jealousy.

So, all his doubts stemmed from past hurt? The mistrust, but now he was opening up his frozen heart for her?

Could it be true?

Whitney thought she must be crazy to buy into Nolan’s words.

But women are emotional creatures, and she had guessed that since L lived with Natalie, keeping her close and protected, his family background must weigh heavily on him.

Her heart softened just a bit, but she was still furious that he seemed to favor Elaine.

“Think it over. If you decide to stay with him, please try to be more patient.” Nolan sighed, then hurried back to the party, playing the mediator once more.

Whitney stood rooted to the spot, unsure whether to leave or stay.

the garden, where the lights were dim. Her car was just ahead

face with a portly man she

Wendt. Were you looking for me?” Mr. Wendt slurred, his gaze on

immediately noticed the off scent on his breath.

a quiet place to talk? Did you want to discuss renting a Skye Gem kiosk space in my mall?” Mr. Wendt leered, remembering how this woman seemed to flirt with him during the party. Now that his nagging wife was gone, he was itching for

You’re

and made a beeline for her car.

Wendt pounced from behind, clamping a chloroform–soaked cloth over Whitney’s mouth and

nose.

violently. “Mr. Wendt!

strength. Mr. Wendt dragged her

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Chapter 102

They exchanged a knowing grin. “Got a tip she’d be

shred of awareness, she fished out an antidote pill from her dress and slipped it into her mouth, hoping it would counteract the effects of the drug.

her, lifting her dress in

surveillance, Hannah watched everything unfold with a triumphant cackle.

barely containing her excitement. “Elaine, everything’s set.

malice, though her expression remained calm. “Hannah, don’t be naughty. He is

will lose Big Bro’s favor completely tonight, and then I’ll have

chance. He has always been

rose gracefully from her seat, unaware that the events

into the party and whispered

he asked, “Did

assistant nodded and led the

the lounge, Nolan nearly choked on the smoke. Ludwik sat like a statue, eyes closed, surrounded by

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