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 skipping a

right–hand last night? Here’s your chance,” Ludwik said, stepping toward her, his

into his deep eyes, wondering if

hands, she clarified, “L, 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

stubbornness was evident in her eyes, and Ludwik

close to whisper,

caught on, glaring at him for his occasional lack of seriousness.

Chapte

earlobe, then

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

he decided to spoil a woman,

really have no designs on your company, and putting me in the spotlight like this, what about your family.

eyes darkened with intent. This was precisely his point.

in for her, so why not elevate her to the

those

comprehended by a woman. He pinched

And let

did not take her business

her hand already in his as they entered the car.

in the eastern part of downtown. Felix parked the car

he left her with the same words, “Think about it. I’ll be at United Realty Corporation this

curled in a

husband bringing his wife into his company, offering her a position…

gathering her brows. “I’ll

she stepped into Skye Gem than

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

declined. “No need.”

about Bro?” Elaine’s voice was laced with

hesitated, and

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

saw Elaine

Whitney sat gracefully.

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

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 convinced I’d crumble and leave, and even

protect herself, her child, and Valerie.

won’t last long. And don’t be

chilling her spine.

undertones, “His savior, someone he’s kept