Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1195

He fixed his gaze on Sandy's pale little face, and his words, sharp as a winter

wind, were really meant for Whitney. "You don't need your family's help, but you're dragging me into it? Ms. Turner, come on-since when is work more important than your sister's drama?"

He didn't even try to hide the sarcasm. "Hope you make it quick and come back early. And tonight, keep an eye on Whitney, will you? Don't let her come bothering me!"

Sandy blinked, taken aback. This was the first time she'd seen Shane-usually the picture of a perfect gentleman-boss her around like this. Was he seriously scolding her? What on earth for? Was this about her sneaking a look at the little soap opera between him and Sienna earlier?

She felt a spark of irritation, but with Shane's chilly vibe and his status at the company, she didn't dare say much. So she just shot back coldly, "Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Nelson. My sister's family has been in and out of the ER lately. I'll make sure she stops bothering you."

Shane's jaw clenched. He was about to snap, "I'm not―"

heading out!" Sandy cut him off,

she ignored him completely. Who'd have guessed that beneath Shane's charming, polished surface was a

on her heel and hurried off toward

helplessly as the petite woman climbed into that other guy's car. His chest rose and fell with barely

drama unfold. "Shane, you really know how to push your own girl away. If you don't know how to sweet- talk a woman, maybe just keep your mouth

do is help you and Ludwik-then you turn around and mess with me. You're trying to set her up with

arched eyebrow, her smirk growing. She'd gotten exactly the reaction she wanted, so she couldn't resist egging him on. "Hey, Sandy's my cousin. I gotta look out for her. But if you keep dragging your feet and won't make a

grin. "Actually, that Zachary kid looks pretty cute. Didn't think you'd

eyes dark and unreadable. "I've got my reasons. Just stay out

is to stand by and watch Grandma show