Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 128

Chapter 128

“What’s there to think about? You were never the other woman,” he asserted with a dominant, almost dictatorial

air

“That’s not your call to make,” Whitney muttered under her breath, turning to pull Tiana and Valerie away with her quickly.

The onlookers continued to buzz with excitement. “Looks like the boyfriend screwed up and is making it up to his girl with a grand gesture. A sky full of diamonds–so over the top, I would have forgiven him on the spot.”

“He must really care about her, putting up her name in big LED letters on the building. Talk about romantic!”

“I think it’s super romantic, too. Oh, Whitney, I’m sorry, I’m totally swooning here,” Tiana confessed with a dreamy expression. “We’re all a bit cliché, aren’t we, Whitney? Don’t you feel slightly swayed by such a public display of affection?”

Whitney had to agree with Tiana; clichés had their charm.

Who does not love flowers, diamonds, or the thrill of a public declaration?

She had designed so many jewelry pieces in her life, yet no man had ever gifted her one.

Even if the grand gesture was L’s friend’s idea, she still felt valued.

Yes, what she wanted was an equal, valued relationship. Not to be stashed away at his convenience, under his controlling thumb.

“They’re following us,” Valerie remarked with a sly smile, glancing at Whitney.

Whitney turned to see L, Nolan, and Parker, the three dashing men, trailing them through the mall.

Bystanders turned their heads in curiosity.

After walking in a circle, Whitney’s cheeks burned with embarrassment, and she left the mall with Valerie and

Tiana.

Once in the car, they headed back to Tiana’s apartment.

at Whitney with a serene gaze. “You’re not

gave a wry smile, glancing down at her belly. “How can I? I’m four months

fiancée. Does him declaring your name in the city center

felt Valerie’s piercing

was indeed

down again, and Valerie continued, “Will you swallow that

illusions, especially since he lied to me, which further

“I advise you to endure being seen as the mistress and secure your place. If you step back, Elaine will not let you be, even after she’s engaged to him. You’re smart, Whitney. You’ve understood

She could not back down from this relationship now that she was pregnant If she let go of L, Elaine’s schemes would

and push Elaine out–for the safety of her unborn

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from becoming a

your mind,” Valerie said

noticed bruises peeking from Valerie’s collar. She frowned and inquired, “What happened, Valerie? Who did this to you?”

a bit, then forced a bitter smile. “Who else but Ashton, taking

seeing the bruises on Valerie’s neck that hinted at something

Valerie, realizing her friend’s

did not love Elaine, but Ashton did.

had to get rid of Elaine

Whitney’s resolve solidified.

the hospital to register for a gynecological

should be seeing an obstetrician. Gynecology

slightly. “Exactly. I’m forcing a confrontation. Spread the word to L. Tell him to come.”

turned to understanding mid–sentence. She patted her chest, relieved. “You scared me. If you dare harm

hand gently on her stomach, smiling. “Sorry, baby. I won’t hurt you. I just need to push your father a little.”

hurried off to

floor of the imperial Gem Corporation building, Felix, the executive assistant, turned ashen when he

would have forgiven him by now, ready to fetch her.

and it looks like she’s going

mid–signature, and Felix trembled.

desk as he stood up, his handsome face turning icy. “That damn woman,

heart sank, and

strolled in leisurely. “So, did Whitney forgive

Forgive me? She doesn’t even

face went slack

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