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.

President‘ nameplate, her heart

said, stepping toward her, his handsome features accentuated by the silver mask, his voice rich

looked into his deep eyes, wondering if he had

when I said those things last night, I didn’t mean to join your company. I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t mourn Elaine’s loss; I can be capable, too, a woman who can genuinely help you.”

was evident in her eyes, and Ludwik noticed it.

to whisper,

face flushed as she caught on,

Chapte

reached out, playfully tugging at fier earlobe, then resting

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

to spoil a woman, he was

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

eyes darkened with intent. This was precisely his point.

her to the public eye? The more perilous, the safer.

would make those people think twice

always comprehended by a woman. He pinched her chin, saying, “Think it

then join. And let me see

lofty and teasing, clearly did not

in his as they entered the car.

Gem was located in the eastern part of downtown. Felix parked the car and let her out.

him farewell, but he left her with the same words, “Think about

curled in a suggestive smile.

into his company,

blushed, gathering her brows. “I’ll

stepped into Skye Gem than her phone rang.

hear Elaine’s voice, “Thanks to you, Whitney. I’m headed to the branch office today.

“No

Elaine’s voice was laced with cold

hesitated, and then

of the corner lamp. The eyes that watched Whitney approach

the first time, Whitney saw Elaine

and indifferent, Whitney

can’t believe how shameless you are, clinging to Bro despite being branded a homewrecker. It’s

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 convinced I’d crumble and leave, and even if I did, you wouldn’t let me off easy. So why not

her child, and

long. And

chilling her spine.

undertones, “His savior, someone he’s kept hidden deep within