Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 158

As Whitney’s consciousness slowly faded, she suddenly understood why Keegan had thrown away her acupuncture kit–It was her only form of defense.

Without the antidote, her eyes fluttered as the surroundings spun around her, and she soon lost all ability to

move.

Keegan’s voice was icy as he commanded, “Drive!”

The assistant whipped the car around, and Whitney, her head swimming, realized they were not heading to the cemetery as planned.

Panic surged within her

What was Keegan plotting?

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After a disorienting two–hour drive, they pulled up to a secluded suburban mansion. Whitney was hauled inside and unceremoniously dumped onto a chair. Her uncle followed, wheeling himself in.

Surveying the room, which resembled a home office, Whitney’s gaze landed on a sinister figure by the window. He turned, and Keegan announced, “Boss, I’ve brought Whitney.”

Boss? Whitney’s brows knitted together. Who was this man?

The man smirked at her curiosity. “You’re wondering who I am? You’ll find out soon enough, Ms. Valentine. But first, you have to do something for me.“.

Fear tightened Whitney’s chest as she looked at the sealed door. She rushed to her uncle, her voice laced with desperation as she said, “This man doesn’t seem trustworthy, Uncle. Let’s leave. We shouldn’t be part of whatever he’s planning.”

“Whitney, you need to behave,” Keegan warned, a hint of regret in his voice. “I’d rather not use the methods we did in the car again, especially now that you’re with child.”

Betrayal twisted in her gut. This was not about paying respects to her mother or grandfather.

When had her uncle become this person?

Keegan’s eyes flashed with fervor. “The final step in my revenge is today, Whitney, and you’re the key.”

her voice trembling. “Uncle, enough with revenge.

crucial page. “Last night, I found that besides Ludwik, in the companies Grandpa once worked with, there was

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the Bartels family had a vendetta against Grandpa, not Ludwik. Maybe Ludwik was just a scapegoat. I’ve known him for five months. I don’t believe he is capable of the vile acts you accuse him of. Maybe there’s some

How can you doubt your uncle? I can’t say I’m sure about much,

you weren’t involved in Grandpa’s business back then, right? You don’t know the details. Maybe

defending him based on intuition?” Keegan snarled.

ground. “I’m certain he’s not the type of person to kill for money.”

blind, Whitney. I’m disappointed. If you won’t see reason, then I have no need

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her in front of the desk where Keegan

into Whitney’s heart. “Uncle,

man took the card from Keegan, a

everything ready?” Keegan

“Eleven

made a call. “Let

jump? Whitney’s heart raced, suspecting this was related to

for her phone, but Keegan had already turned it off, his frosty gaze fixed on her. “Uncle!” She cried out, her voice tinged with fear.

of the United Realty Corporation’s five–star hotel project had attempted suicide by jumping from

he listened

demanded of Taryn.

left early in the

eased a fraction. She was wearing his ring, professing her love. She would not leave him;

who jumped claims you refused to pay the agreed compensation. Now, nineteen other investing companies are in turmoil, fearing you’ll also

trap. Find out who bought that man’s loyalty.”

the fall?” After a pause, he asked, his voice devoid of

is critically injured, but the panic he’s caused is the

the situation was far

compensation, and answers, accusing him of valuing profits over lives. And amid the chaos, all Ludwik could think of was Whitney, hoping she was safe from the

were on high alert as Ludwik, his body feeling as cold as ice, strode into the corporate headquarters. He commanded the executives with steely resolve, “Bring in the CEOs of the 19 companies. I will hold a

reported, “The total comes to