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Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138 

Whitney lowered her gaze gently, awaiting the precise moment when he stepped into the room

Why would you partner with them? Was this intentional? To embarrass me, to make me look bad in front of the Perlman family? Whitney, you’re so cruel!” 

All I wanted was one thing. My uncle is my only family, and you’ve been holding out on me. Who do you think is the cruel one?Whitney rose sharply to her feet

Troy watched without interruption

Faith’s expression cooled as she clutched the proposal, eyeing Whitney, Are you really serious about this?” 

Absolutely.Whitney turned, her face set with a chilling resolve, Faith, this deal with Skye Gem Ltd. is only advantageous for your company. Take it home and mull it over. We’ll talk details in a couple of days.” 

No way!Simon lunged for the proposal, Skye Gem Ltd. will never partner with their company, never!” 

Simon, you’re no longer the CEO of Skye Gem Ltd. You can’t make decisions for Whitney. And Whitney, I’m looking forward to cooperate with you.Troy smirked, snatched the proposal and left

After the siblings departed, Simon’s eyes reddened with rage as he glared at Whitney, “Why are you driving me into a corner! Do you know that since I lost the position of CEO, my father has started to doubt me? Troy has stolen the show at today’s Perlman Group shareholder meeting. Now you’re teaming up with them, and I’ll be the laughingstock of the Perlman family!” 

Whitney observed his frantic and tormented expression indifferently

Once upon a time, when he and Monica had pushed her into a corner, she had felt just as helpless and desperate

What goes around comes around

Ignoring his pleas, Whitney turned and walked out of the office with icy detachment. Simon was furious. He reached out to stop her

Just then, at the company’s main entrance, a stunning figure walked in. Simon’s face froze as he saw Scarlett. She noticed Simon’s grip on Whitney’s arm and her face turned icy instantly, Simon, what are you doing?” 

Scarlett was wellinformed about Simon’s entanglement with the Valentine sisters

She was already bothered by it, yet had a fondness for Simon. He had approached her for a marriage alliance, aiming for the support of her substantial family assets

Scarlett approached with an air of pride

Chapter 138 

From a distance, Whitney confronted Simon, whose expression was turning increasingly cold, I asked Scarlett to come. I have a recording of your sweet nothings from last night in my phone. What do you think will happen if I let her listen to it now

Your marriage alliance with Scarlett will fall apart, and so will your inheritance from the Perlman family. Unless you hand over the contact book to me, and I could forget about the collaboration with Troy and Faith!” 

Simon clenched his fists, looking at Whitney’s angelic yet ruthless face, feeling she was both familiar and a stranger. The cold clarity in her eyes was stunning, not a trace of sympathy left within them

He’d fantasized about reclaiming his legacy from the Perlman family, rekindling their past romance and winning her back

It seemed he had overestimated himself. She had left his world completely since long ago

He was the one who pushed her away! He was the fool, blinded by Monica’s frail appearance. He was selfish, unable to wholeheartedly love someone beyond his own benefits

Tears welled up in Simon’s eye, driven by regret but outweighed once again by selfinterest

Whitney forced him to make a choice

He looked at her with a darkening gaze, his voice choked with difficulty, Fine, I’ll give you the contact book. Just don’t play that recording to her. And the deal with Faith, call it off!” 

Whitney’s hand, which had been reaching into her bag, withdrew slightly

She looked at Simon, feeling amused inside. She had no recording, actually. It was a bluff, but she knew Simon wouldn’t risk it

Cool,she said, her voice as steady as still water

Scarlett approached in irritation. But before she could scold Whitney, Simon walked over to Scarlett, took her hand and led her away with a softened tone

Whitney stood in the lobby and texted him: [I need to get that today.]

Half an hour later, a defeated Simon returned: [Come to my place to get it.)– 

Whitney was cautious and invited the general manager of Skye Gem Ltd. to accompany her. then they got into Simon’s car

They drove to his apartment in silence. Whitney had no intention of speaking

Simon glanced at her through the rearview mirror several times, his eyes flickering with calculated thoughts. After seeing Whitney the previous day, he had looked through the contact book carefully, noticing a name that kept reappearing

With a sly smile, he turned to Whitney and said cryptically. Maybe it’s for the best. You might uncover some secrets.” 

Chapter 138 

Whitney frowned, unsure what he meant

Upon arrival, Simon stepped out of the car

Whitney waited at the door

As the sun went down and the sky began to darken, Simon returned with the contact book

Seeing it, Whitney’s eyes misted over with warmth, as if she saw her grandfather’s figure

That was his belonging

She quickly snatched it and turned to leave, but Simon grabbed her wrist. Whitney turned with a furrowed brow, “What now?” 

His eyes held a meaningful chill as he stared at her, Whitney, I asked you yesterday if you knew the identity of the man behind the mask. You didn’t answer. You still don’t know, do you?” 

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