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.

serene gaze. “You’re not seriously considering breaking

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

thorn in your side was Elaine being his publicly acknowledged fiancée. Does him declaring your name in the city center change anything for

Valerie’s

was indeed

“Will you swallow that thorn

me, which further suggests to her that he doesn’t value me.

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 this

she was pregnant If she let go of L, Elaine’s schemes would not allow her to live

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

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becoming a wicked stepmother.

up your mind,” Valerie said with a knowing

from Valerie’s collar. She frowned and

a bit, then forced a bitter smile. “Who else but Ashton, taking out Elaine’s frustrations on me?

God, Ashton’s that kind of jerk?” Tiana joined in, seeing the bruises on Valerie’s neck that hinted at something more intimate.

realizing her friend’s life

Elaine, but Ashton did.

get rid of Elaine for Valerie’s

resolve solidified.

unexpectedly headed to the hospital to register for a

should be seeing an obstetrician.

a confrontation. Spread

Tiana’s panic turned to understanding mid–sentence. She patted her chest, relieved. “You

“Sorry, baby. I won’t hurt you. I just need to push your father a little.”

to deliver the

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

have forgiven him by now,

like she’s

mid–signature, and

handsome face turning icy. “That damn woman,

heart sank, and he stormed

the door, Parker strolled in leisurely. “So,

lousy idea? Forgive me?

went slack with

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