Love Beyond the Mask novel Chapter 64

Just the thought of him with that woman later made Whitney's chest feel tight with discomfort. She cared so much about the issue and also felt so down.

Why did I have to endure such torture? She thought.

She had been avoiding it all; her life was finally on track and she was able to revenge, leading to the downfall of the powerful Monica and her mother. She would make a clean sweep and start a new life when the Valentine family's internal strife kicked off and Yvonne's true colors were revealed.

But there was one miscalculation: L, the jerk. He had toyed with her feelings, and now he was off to another woman. Didn't he feel any guilt in her case?

Her sorrow turned to anger. She wouldn't avoid it anymore! She wasn't going to be some weeping willow while the scoundrel had his fun.

…

Elaine entered the suite, her eyes lingering fondly on the king-sized bed.

She unfolded the sexy lingerie she had bought, holding it against her body with a sly smile, "Better keep this safe."

Her assistant looked on in surprise, "But Elaine, didn't you say this was just for a show?"

"For a show?" She couldn’t help but laugh, dismissing the idea. She was serious about everything today.

If she couldn’t seize this chance, she wouldn't get the chance to touch Ludwik's hair. So what if it was all an act? She was a player in this drama.

Her eyes twinkled with mirth, "Someday, I'll wear this for him. What's the rush?"

She wasn't in a hurry. After all these years, she knew this little setback would pass.

"Call Ludwik in, the show's not over yet," she gave a light smile. She was still going to enjoy the last bit of “intimate moment” between them.

…

At nine o'clock, Whitney burst out of her room. She had arranged their key cards, so she knew exactly which room was his. Fueled by a towering rage, she stormed up to the suite's door and knocked fiercely.

Elaine answered. She was wrapped in a bath towel, her alluring figure half-concealed, her cheeks flushed with allure.

Whitney felt a sting in her heart.

In a cold voice, she asked, "Elaine, where's L? Is he in the room?"

Elaine blocked the door and said in an annoyed tone, "What are you doing here so late? L and I were just about to rest. Don't waste everyone's time." Her eyebrows arched suggestively.

Whitney, choked with anger, demanded, "I need to speak to him! Move, Elaine."

"And if I don't? Know your place, you're just the nanny!" Elaine's whisper was laced with provocation.

Whitney pushed her aside, "Then I’ll give you a problem."

"What are you doing? Are you getting physical as a nanny? L's not decent so I can't let you in..."

The more Whitney heard, the more furious she became. She charged in like bantam hen, "L, get out here!"

The two women quickly tangled into a scuffle.

The man in the study finally frowned and reluctantly stepped out.

Elaine, hearing his voice, changed her expression instantly and retreated with feigned concern, "Whitney, please, watch out for your belly..."

Whitney was lost in anger so she couldn’t react that fast. She inadvertently knocked Elaine to the floor.

Elaine let out a pained cry as her hair was caught in Whitney's grasp, "Whitney, my hair, my hair!"

Ludwik was standing at the door and watching the scene unfold, "Whitney, what are you doing?"

Whitney's head buzzed with fury, "I'm here to catch a cheater! What's it to you?"

"What did you catch?" Ludwik approached and freed her hand.