Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Whitney emerged from the restroom, rubbing her eyes as Hannah’s familiar shriek echoed through the hallways of the grand estate. It was a sound uniquely hers, piercing and high–pitched, like an off–key violin screeching through the night.

She was about to

sk what was going on when she caught Felix in mid–conversation with L. “Miss Hannah is causing a commotion,” Felix explained. “All those involved in the soiree the other night, Mr. Wendt and Dante, they’ve aiready been…”

He made a slashing gesture across his throat, unaware that Whitney was within earshot.

Her heart skipped a beat. In the time they had been together, she had seen his ruthless side. That man harbored a devil inside, and she feared Dante and Mr. Wendt might have paid the ultimate price.

“Hannah masterminded the whole affair and instructed Mr. Wendt to kidnap Madam,” Felix continued. “You’ve blacklisted her from the entire entertainment scene, and with her father’s position at The Fuller Group now in jeopardy, she and her mother have come to plead their case. But Nolan won’t give her the time of day.”

“Show them out,” Ludwik interjected with an icy brevity that sent shivers down Whitney’s spine.

She blinked, stunned. Had he discovered that it was Hannah who had set her up that night?

A mix of emotions churned within her. She had thought him indifferent during her days of confinement, but he had been investigating the gala, seeking vengeance on her behalf, punishing Hannah.

But was Hannah truly the mastermind?

Meanwhile, Elaine accompanied Natalie to Ludwik’s hospital for a check–up, seizing the opportunity to access areas where Parker would otherwise bar her.

As the neurologist examined Natalie, Elaine overheard the commotion caused by Hannah outside Ludwik’s

room.

A flicker of concern crossed her eyes, but she quickly masked it with indifference. Sh

Hannah’s actions and, thus, felt no worry.

had not orchestrated

of the cold, piercing

surely suspected

had pinned the blame on Hannah, Whitney would surely disagree. What would Whitney

Ludwik?

she had spent the previous night ‘caring‘ for Natalie at

neurologist expressed surprise at Natalie’s recovery. “Madam Natalie is doing remarkably well. Was acupuncture administered

still–confused elderly lady and smiled. “That was my doing. I have medical knowledge and tended to my Natalie all night.”

F

are quite attentive to Mr. Lippert’s mother. Madam Natalie, do you remember how you fell

was hazy as she struggled to

Natalie’s memory with her needles the night before. How could she remember her phone call?

bewildered. “I don’t know. I just had a seizure out of

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family doctor said, “The lady has had her share of ailments. It’s likely a complication. It’s my fault for taking a day off.”

medical records. “I’ll brief

later.”

a smile. “I’ll accompany you. I was about to visit him myself.

the hospital room, Whitney settled beside the

into the distance, carried away

looked up at the man. “L, do you truly believe that Hannah was so jealous of me that she had

suggesting there’s another mastermind?” Ludwik’s

the bitter pill of their argument during the gala when he had defended Elaine and wounded her with

I suspect Hannah was just a pawn,” Whitney said firmly, a hint of sarcasm in her voice. “L, haven’t you noticed? We’ve been arguing a lot lately since Elaine

going

say,”

her hand over his, her touch gentle but her eyes cold and resolute. “Just hear

helps us. Logically, our relationship should

things between us. And the Lotus Clubhouse? I was discussing business with Mr. Lutz there while you were having a meeting relatively far away. Why did she bring you there to eat? I know

venue and the Lotus Clubhouse was indeed significant, a detail he

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