Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1289

Whitney knew exactly how devious this man could be-every word from him was just another trap laid out for her.

There's no way she was going to let him guilt-trip her.

"Natalie doesn't expect anything from me. Don't try to use her to shackle me-it's not going to work."

Ludwik arched an eyebrow, catching her drift.

Of course, his mother felt guilty about a lot when it came to Whitney-too guilty to even bring it up, and he knew it was all because of him.

His gaze was sharp, intense, pinning her down. Even if she were just a tiny goldfish, she wouldn't be able to slip out of his grasp.

But Ludwik wasn't worried. He knew the little fish was only putting up a last fight. Eventually, she'd be trapped in his palm, no way out.

He flexed his long, slender fingers, stealing a quick glance at the car behind them, then smoothly changed the subject: "Shane and Sandy are sharing a ride?"

Whitney shot him a look that said, 'What do you think?'

"He picked up all his sneaky tricks from you, didn't he?"

eyes narrowed. "I didn't teach him anything. And I don't have

the shameless games he used to play

over...

Ludwik gazed out the

even.

over and saw the grand gates of the Sheldon family estate wide open. Security guards stood at attention, and the courtyard was quiet. Through the window, she caught

guess her dad was inside, handling the mess after Emma's

want to get out?" Ludwik's sharp eyes flicked to

stir up more drama. My dad's busy cleaning up at home, maybe grandma will finally learn to mind her own

on the hill, your grandma can try

tone was icy, promising trouble for anyone who

all she wanted against the Nelsons-that was

hill. The only reason agreed to let you take Little Belle is. because you set up a medical surte for her, and

You can, if you

never fun. Underneath all that

always made

sharp knife,"

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