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.

nameplate, her heart skipping

right–hand last night? Here’s your chance,” Ludwik said, stepping toward her, his handsome features accentuated by the silver mask,

his deep eyes, wondering if

your company. I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t mourn Elaine’s loss; I can be

was evident in her eyes, and Ludwik

close to whisper, “Mmm, I saw your

caught on,

Chapte

then resting on

you into the company is a sign of my sincerity Didn’t you complain that I was not

he decided to spoil a woman, he was

swelled with sweetness, yet she shook her head, “I really have no designs on your company, and putting me in the

eyes darkened with intent. This was precisely his point.

her, so why not elevate her to the

would make those people think twice before crossing her.

deep thoughts are not always comprehended by a woman. He pinched her chin, saying,

then join. And let me see for myself

clearly did not take her business acumen

pouted, her hand already in his as

Gem was located in the eastern part of downtown. Felix

bid him farewell, but he left her with the same words, “Think about it. I’ll be at United Realty Corporation this morning and can introduce

curled in a suggestive

wife into his company, offering her a

blushed, gathering her brows. “I’ll be

had she stepped into Skye Gem

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 a few things I want to say

declined. “No

Elaine’s voice was laced with cold

hesitated, and

The eyes that watched Whitney approach were as cold

the first time, Whitney saw Elaine

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

shy away, 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

protect herself, her child, and

last long. And don’t be smug. Whitney, I’ll

chilling her spine.

leaned in, her smile carrying ominous undertones, “His savior, someone