Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 131

Whitney bobbed her head, her voice a soft murmur. Without Elaine, I’ll be your right–hand woman.”

“Right–hand woman…

dwik looked down with a quirked eyebrow and for some reason, his thoughts took an

unexpected turn.

Maybe it was the way she snuggled into his embrace, so docile and sweet. After a day of struggle and strife, he led her to the bathroom. With a twist of the tap, a veil of steamy water cascaded down. He rested his hands on her delicate shoulders and coaxed her in a calm, husky voice, “Alright then, Madam, why don’t you contribute

When Whitney emerged, she was utterly bewildered.

He had tricked her again!

Biting her lip in a mix of shame and exhaustion, she let herself be cradled in his arms, too shy to meet his gaze. As sleep claimed her before she could finish their conversation, she succumbed to the fatigue.

Waking up the next day. Whitney’s hand searched the bed for L’s presence, only to find he was not there. Glancing at the time, she realized she had overslept.

Rushing through her morning routine, she hurried downstairs.

There he was, L, impeccably dressed in a suit, seated at the dining table with an untouched coffee cup.

Taryn had neatly organized his briefcase.

Was he waiting for her?

As Ludwik’s gaze lifted, capturing the sight of the drowsy, flushed young woman, she approached in a soft sweater dress, her belly slightly rounded.

His lips curled into a thin smirk, summoning Felix with a serious call.

Felix entered with a smile, extending two items to Whitney. “Madam, these are from the boss.”

One was a vice president nameplate from United Realty Corporation!

And the other, a black card.

“Madam, Boss upgraded the embossed black card he gave you before. This one gives you access to all his assets, meaning you can spend until he’s bankrupt,” Felix said, his lips curling mischievously.

Whitney’s jaw nearly hit the floor.

pointed at the ‘Vice President‘ nameplate, her heart skipping a beat. “This is?”

stepping toward her, his handsome features accentuated

eyes, wondering if he

mean to join your company. I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t mourn Elaine’s

stubbornness was evident in her eyes, and

throat, leaning close to whisper, “Mmm, I saw your capabilities last

flushed as she caught

Chapte

playfully tugging at fier earlobe, then resting on her

a serious tone, saying. Inviting you into the company is a sign of my sincerity Didn’t you complain that I was

he decided to spoil a woman, he was unreservedly

shook her head, “I really have no designs on your company, and putting

eyes darkened with intent. This was precisely his point.

was all in for her, so why not elevate her to the public eye? The more perilous, the safer.

a status would make those people think twice before

always comprehended by a woman. He pinched her chin,

me, then join. And

teasing, clearly did not take

hand already in his as they entered the car.

of downtown. Felix parked the car

with the same words, “Think about it. I’ll be at United Realty Corporation this morning and can

in a suggestive smile.

wife into his company, offering her

gathering her brows.

stepped into Skye Gem than her phone

an unfamiliar number. She answered to hear Elaine’s voice, “Thanks to you, Whitney. I’m headed to the branch office today. Let’s meet. There are

“No need.”

want to know about Bro?” Elaine’s

frowned, hesitated, and then agreed.

Elaine sat under the warm glow of the corner lamp. The eyes that watched Whitney approach were as cold and

first time, Whitney saw Elaine drop her

indifferent, Whitney

Whitney’s victorious demeanor, hissed. “I can’t believe how shameless you are, clinging to Bro despite being branded a homewrecker. It’s me you’re after, isn’t

her gaze icy, “You were the one who egged Ashton on to confront me about the fiancée issue. Ashton did not realize he was being used, and perhaps L didn’t either, but I did. You were

her child, and Valerie.

“Don’t get too comfortable; your victory won’t last long. And don’t be smug. Whitney, I’ll tell you, Bro’s heart belongs to

disbelief chilling

undertones, “His savior, someone he’s kept