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 seriously considering breaking

smile, glancing down at her belly. “How can I? I’m

his publicly acknowledged fiancée. Does him declaring your name in the city

felt Valerie’s

was indeed in

again, and Valerie continued, “Will you swallow

to me, which further suggests to her that

seen as the mistress and secure your place. If you step back, Elaine will not let

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

hold on to L and push Elaine out–for the safety

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Elaine from becoming a wicked stepmother.

up your mind,” Valerie said with a knowing

up and noticed bruises peeking from Valerie’s collar. She frowned and inquired, “What

a bitter smile. “Who else but Ashton, taking out

Ashton’s that kind of jerk?” Tiana joined in, seeing the bruises on Valerie’s neck that hinted at something more intimate. Tiana paused, then frowned. “Elaine’s really making trouble for both of you.

hardened as she looked at Valerie, realizing

love Elaine, but Ashton

rid of Elaine for Valerie’s sake.

resolve

morning, Whitney unexpectedly headed to the

looked puzzled. “You should be seeing an obstetrician. Gynecology is for… terminations.”

“Exactly. I’m forcing a confrontation. Spread the word to

mid–sentence. She patted her chest, relieved. “You scared me.

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

to

the imperial Gem Corporation building, Felix, the executive assistant, turned ashen when he learned of Whitney’s whereabouts. He rushed to report, “Mr.

had been sure his little lady would have forgiven him by now, ready to

looks like she’s going to abort the child.”

froze mid–signature, and Felix trembled.

stood up, his handsome face turning icy. “That damn woman, has she lost her

and he

“So, did Whitney

in the leg. “Your lousy idea? Forgive me? She doesn’t even want the child anymore!”

went slack with shock,/Impossible!

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