Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 87

Chapter 87 

Elaine murmured under her breath, Hannah, how can you be so rude to Whitney? Whitney, get up. You’ll catch a cold 

She sauntered over, her steps unhurried as she helped Whitney to her feet. 

Hannah’s temper flared, “Elaine, why do you even bother with her? She’s beneath us. 

You think you’re something special, Whitney? Everyone knows you only got with Big Bro because you had a scheme up your sleeve. In a year, you’ll be out on your ear. For someone as manipulative as you, I’m just giving you what you deserve on behalf of him.” 

As she spoke, Hannah lifted her glass again, ready to unleash another wave of her fury. 

“Hannah! Your brother asked me to look after Whitney. What on earth are you doing?” Elaine’s voice was tinged with exasperation. 

Mentioning Nolan only stoked Hannah’s jealousy as she eyed Whitney’s stunning features. 

Whitney merely glanced at Elaine, her eyes conveying a story of their own. 

But as Hannah’s drink came flying, Whitney was done playing nice. In a flash, she twisted Hannah’s wrist, redirecting the assault, and doused her with the contents of the glass. 

“Aah!” Hannah was caught off guard, her head soaked and chilled, the glass rattling against her scalp. 

Screams echoed in the private room, but they were soon interrupted by footsteps and a commotion at the door. “What’s going on?” Nolan burst in first, taken aback by the scene before him. 

Whitney turned at the sound and saw L, a towering figure in a crisp black shirt and slacks, his presence dominating the room. 

He wore a silver mask, its intricate design throwing shadows across his face in the dim light, only his piercing gaze visible, ensnaring Whitney instantly. She felt her heart flutter, her face paling at the sight of him after 

days apart. 

Ludwik’s gaze lingered on her, locking onto hers with a palpable intensity. 

Elaine noticed the exchange, the longing and heat in the man’s eyes, and pressed her lips. 

Hannah, spotting Ludwik, lit up and ran to the imposing figure, pointing an accusing finger at Whitney, “Big Bro! This woman dared to throw her drink at me! She actually thinks she’s your wife, treating me like dirt. You have to stand up for me!” 

Her sobbing was an act of pure melodrama. 

Ludwik’s eyes moved to Whitney, his expression unreadable. 

Whitney faced him squarely, her demeanor cold. If he dared to defend Elaine like he did that night, she would not hesitate to file for divorce. 

“Why is there alcohol in this room?” Ludwik’s voice was icy as he addressed the manager. 

The manager shivered. “Hannah insisted on drinking.” 

Ludwik’s gaze turned icy, making Hannah tremble with fear. 

“I don’t care if she threw her drink at you, but if you had thrown that drink on her, my child might have been exposed to alcohol, Hannah.” 

His final words left Hannah shaking, disbelief etched on her face. 

Whitney was equally surprised by his defense. Was this jerk actually taking her side without question? 

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Chapter 87 

Ludwik paid her no mind and strode into the room, sitting on the central sofa with an air of authority. 

Nolan glanced at Hannah with distaste, “Who even invited you here? I’m warning you, don’t mess with Bro’s affairs. 

His patience with his brash cousin had worn thin. 

“You! I’m your sister! Hannah retorted, her eyes narrowing further at Whitney, whom she saw as nothing more 

than a seductress. 

Elaine broke the tense silence, guiding Whitney to sit beside Ludwik, her voice gentle. “The little spat with Hannah was just a misunderstanding. Let’s not get worked up, everyone. Whitney, come sit by Bro and patch things up!” 

Her mediator’s tone seemed genuine, and Ludwik looked her way, pleased. 

His eyes settled on Whitney. 

Whitney glanced at Elaine, shrugged off her hand, and coldly declined the seat next to the man, “Why so eager, Elaine?” 

Ludwik’s expression darkened at her rebuff. 

Even Nolan felt the awkward tension. 

Elaine was at a loss, “I’m sorry, Whitney. I thought after all this time, you might have forgiven him.” 

Her words, meant to smooth things over, only served to make Ludwik look worse. His eyes turned frosty. 

Hannah could not hold back her contempt, “Elaine, why bother being nice to her? She’s full of herself, totally clueless about her place!” 

Ludwik did not counter Hannah’s remark. His expression remained inscrutable, his presence chilling the room. 

Whitney remained calm, casting a side glance at Elaine, who appeared downtrodden with eyes that hid her true feelings. Whitney understood–her earlier rejection of Elaine’s gesture was a test. The reaction had provoked L, riled up Hannah, and played right into Elaine’s hands. 

Whitney’s lips curled into a faint smirk as she heard L’s low command, “Elaine, sit down!” 

Elaine obediently nodded, “Bro, it’s natural for Whitney to be upset.” 

“Does she really think she’s all that?” Hannah pushed past Whitney with disdain. 

Ludwik’s frown deepened as he caught Whitney’s eye. His inscrutable gaze was hard to read, and he said 

nothing more. 

Pushed aside, Whitney watched as Hannah positioned herself before L, her gaze filled with admiration and scorn, “Big Bro, I can’t understand how you ever fell for such a woman. No family background, a tarnished reputation… Her child isn’t worthy of being yours. Thankfully, the agreement is almost up, and soon you’ll be single again…” 

As Hannah’s humiliation of Whitney continued, Ludwik remained indifferent and cold. 

Taking a bold step, Hannah sat down beside Ludwik. 

Ludwik frowned, ready to dismiss the irritating woman, but his eyes caught Whitney watching them. 

He held back, his expression stoic. 

Seeing him not push her away, Hannah’s heart fluttered with triumph, her proud glance at Whitney rippling with satisfaction