Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 311

Isn't that just a stroke of fate? Parker's whistle stretched long and thin, a sound that seemed to linger in the air. If Ludwik and Whitney happened to bump into each other at the pharmacy, it could only be chalked up to destiny!

It seemed Parker shouldn't interfere with Whitney...

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of an intriguing stare fixed on him-

Whitney emerged, and upon turning her head, she saw Parker leaning against the wall, standing at the doorway of a ground floor room. Tall and distinguished, his face framed by wire-rimmed glasses, his gaze upon her was vibrant and alive. Seeing him, Whitney felt a surge of irritation.

Thoughts of Tiana upstairs, still in tears, crossed her mind.

Ever since she had escorted her back, Tiana's mood hadn't stabilized.

And Endora was to blame for all of it!

And here was Parker, casually standing around, oblivious to the fact that Tiana and Cherry were just upstairs...

Thinking of them, she realized it didn't matter now.

Whitney held her tongue, but couldn't resist throwing a cold remark as she passed by him, "Mr. Doonan, what's with the staring?"

"Maybe spend some time keeping your fiancée from biting people's heads off."

Parker, caught off guard, was left speechless and a bit taken aback.

Shifting his stance, he was slow to react, watching her storm out of the hotel, the reflection off his glasses, "Ms. Valentine, what do you mean by that?"

What did he mean? These men were clueless.

Frustrated, Whitney stormed into the pharmacy, looking around only to find there was no herbal medicine section. She couldn't find the acupuncture kit she wanted for Tiana... Resigned, she headed over to the western medicine section, intending to buy some ointment for Tiana's bruised wrist.

Crash-

She collided with a solid, warm body, nearly seeing stars from the impact, her balance faltering, only to be steadied by the man's arms around her waist.

They turned to face each other, both startled.

Looking up, Whitney saw Ludwik, his face pale and handsome under the light, his jaw set, exuding masculinity.

His body was surprisingly warm!

"It's you..." Ludwik leaned down, his eyes narrowing at the sight of her.

His touch on her body sparked a reaction, his grip tightening involuntarily.

Let go," Whitney swiftly twisted out

empty hand, Ludwik's

fathom what was going on with him, his

he had been of Elaine just moments before at the conference, she recoiled, taking several steps back, having no intention of engaging with him. She moved to another aisle, inspecting

in front

be picking up on her scent, his steps unknowingly

long hair cascading around her neck, a stark

Ludwik's gaze darkened.

Whitney bent down, adjusting her

again, she bumped

her expression immediately cooled, "Mr. Lippert, what's your problem? Do you own this aisle, always bumping into

Ludwik responded, his tone deep and contemplative. "What do

didn't catch his drift, only noting the huskiness in his voice,

Ludwik too grasped the implications of his

medication, turning his thoughts dirty, his mind filled with

narrow," he offered

store, eager to get away from sharing

corner of her eye, she saw his

standing in front of a shelf filled with

pristine white shirt, his belt and trousers all appearing new, not the outfit

He smelled freshly showered.

to the imagination, likely a last-minute errand on Elaine's

felt unexpectedly pierced, too fast for

thinking she had moved on, yet she wasn't as tough

she teased, "What's the matter, Mr. Lippert? Brave enough

down at

Playing dumb.

sarcastically retorted, "Hurry up,

her cold smile

realizing what was before

up in front of these items? No

a mature man, he wasn't embarrassed by such things. Picking up a

was flabbergasted. Was this an appropriate topic between

use any," he murmured to himself,

few times

wished she had a knife to

face stiffened, she turned and

hasty retreat, Ludwik's lips curled into a smirk, his eyes

approached the cashier

was nearly empty, placing Ludwik right

noticed Ludwik placing several boxes on the counter, his voice deep enough to stir any woman, "I'll take