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.

a serene gaze. “You’re not

down at her belly. “How can I? I’m four months

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

felt Valerie’s piercing

heart was indeed in turmoil.

and Valerie continued, “Will you swallow that thorn or let go?”

hasn’t publicly ended the engagement. That leaves Elaine with illusions, especially since he lied to me, which further suggests to her that he doesn’t value me.

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 all along.”

she was pregnant If she let go of

and push Elaine out–for the safety

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Elaine from becoming a wicked

Valerie said

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

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

hinted at something more intimate. Tiana paused, then frowned. “Elaine’s really

eyes hardened as she looked at Valerie, realizing her friend’s life with

did not love Elaine, but Ashton did.

rid

resolve solidified.

unexpectedly headed to the

looked puzzled. “You should be seeing

forcing a confrontation. Spread

her chest, relieved. “You scared me. If you dare harm my

won’t hurt you. I just need to push

hurried off to deliver the message.

ashen when he learned of Whitney’s whereabouts. He rushed to report, “Mr. Lippert, Madam is

have forgiven him by now, ready to fetch

and it looks like she’s going to

froze mid–signature,

pen clattered onto the desk as he stood up, his handsome face turning icy. “That damn woman, has

sank, and he stormed out.

in leisurely. “So, did Whitney forgive

in the leg. “Your lousy idea? Forgive me? She

slack

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