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.

her

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

into his deep eyes, wondering if

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

was evident in her eyes, and Ludwik noticed

whisper, “Mmm, I saw your

bathroom? Whitney’s face flushed as she caught on,

Chapte

then resting on her shoulder, pulling her close.

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

to spoil a woman, he was unreservedly generous

she shook her head, “I really have no designs on

This was precisely his point.

for her, so why not elevate her to

a status would make those

by a woman. He pinched her

to help me, then join. And let me see for myself how

did not take her

her hand already in his as they entered the

eastern part of downtown. Felix parked the car and let

turned to bid him farewell, but he left her with the same words, “Think about it. I’ll be

curled in a suggestive smile.

wife into his company, offering her a position…

brows.

had she stepped into Skye

headed to the branch office today. Let’s meet. There are a few

“No

know about Bro?” Elaine’s voice was laced with cold laughter.

hesitated, and then agreed.

glow of the corner lamp. The eyes that watched Whitney approach were as cold and sharp as hidden blades,

time, Whitney saw Elaine

and indifferent, Whitney sat

shameless you are, clinging to

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

her child,

won’t last long. And don’t be smug. Whitney, I’ll tell you, Bro’s heart

paused, disbelief chilling her

ominous undertones, “His savior, someone he’s kept hidden