Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 137

kuwa quare Wine a versory glance, his the commanding fingers setting down the silverware as a wry

played on hips. You want me to have a proper meal, huh?”

avana, s doe–eyed expression was one of confusion. “Um, yeah”

“Then wait up and come over here” he said, his eyes brooding

Whites did not quite catch his drift but obediently sped up her dinner. Wiping her hands, she rose and approached hims

Ludwik casualty picked up a dossier. “You read, and I’ll eat.”

Seriously Whitney was incredulous. He was making her dictate the contents, clearly exploiting her labor.

She protested. “Mr. President, I’m your VF not your secretary. It’s her job to assist with the documents!”

you

How about a promotion then? VP and secretary. I’ll use you however I see fit, alright?” His words carried an underlying intent

Whitney blushed at the double entendre, choosing not to argue further. Resigned, she took the dossier, gritting her teeth. “Then you better eat properly.”

After a quick scan, she stood beside him, the hem of her pencil skirt grazing his crisp suit trousers, a hint of intimacy in the air.

Ludwik’s gaze swept over her beautiful legs. Even in flat shoes, Whitney’s professional attire was alluring..

Noticing the deepening interest in his eyes, she began reading the document.

as

document for his signature, she walked over to his large desk, picked up an expensive pen, and handed it to

clue to his name, only to find it was

joined your company yesterday, there’s been no trace of your information, not even a nameplate on

on the couch, eyeing her with a mischievous glint, remaining

a mask even in the company, which was unexpected. The

if he had worn masks before. His close associates seemed unfazed

pondered, Ludwik pulled her onto his lap, their eyes locked.

that I should get to know you as a person,

then by our agreement, have you fallen for me?” His voice was a seductive whisper in

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ear.

question,

that mean…” His hand slid to her

was dangerously low, “Have you fallen for me?”

aflame. She needed

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lips with a forceful kiss. If you haven’t fallen for me, I can’t tell you who I am. But, you’re free

away again, her mind racing with questions. Why did she have to fall for him to learn his

soon, she was lost in his kiss, her body going limp. Just as she tried to get up, he tossed another dossier onto her lap, leaning back lazily. “Keep reading, you’re working for me this afternoon.”

Whitney

hint of fatigue. “Go on,

your life and company, I’ll do my best to help. You won’t have to struggle

seemed to weigh heavily on him.

at her, his gaze a mix of cold intensity and warmth. He held her hand tightly, his voice low and serious as he said, “Remember your promise today. Under no circumstances

by his possessiveness but was soon distracted by his whisper. He said, “I didn’t bring you into the company to exploit you but to protect you. From now on, the people I need

skipped a beat. He wanted to protect

going to keep flirting, or are