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

Here’s your chance,” Ludwik said, stepping toward her, his handsome features accentuated by the silver mask, his

deep eyes, wondering if he had

company. I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t mourn Elaine’s loss; I can be capable, too, a woman who can

stubbornness was evident in her eyes, and Ludwik noticed

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

In the bathroom? Whitney’s face flushed as she caught on, glaring at him for his occasional lack

Chapte

at fier earlobe, then resting on her

saying. Inviting you into the company is a sign of

he decided to spoil a woman, he was

sweetness, yet she shook her head, “I really have no designs on your company, and putting me in the spotlight like this, what about your family.

with intent. This was

for her, so why not elevate her to the public

her a status would make those

always comprehended by a woman. He pinched

me, then join. And let me see for myself

clearly did not take her business

her hand already in his as they entered the car.

Gem was located in the eastern part of downtown. Felix parked

left her with the same words, “Think about it.

in a

his

her brows. “I’ll be

stepped into

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

declined. “No

Elaine’s voice was laced

frowned, hesitated, and then

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

time, Whitney saw Elaine drop

indifferent, Whitney sat

hissed. “I can’t believe how shameless you are, clinging to Bro despite being branded a

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

protect herself, her child,

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

paused, disbelief chilling her spine.

undertones, “His savior, someone he’s