Love Beyond the Mask novel Chapter 75

"No way," Whitney vehemently denied with a furrowed brow, her voice laced with agitation, "I haven't done anything illegal. It was Monica who brought in counterfeit gems, and I'm in the middle of investigating it. I have proof that Monica purchased fake materials. I'm requesting a lawyer to defend me, and my people will bring the evidence to the station any minute now."

That day, she had wisely secured an ace up her sleeve.

Despite her lips turning ashen, Whitney maintained an eerie calm.

The interrogator's brow furrowed deeply. "You can't request a lawyer. Given the severity of the case, Hunter's already filed an appeal against you in a fit of rage."

Her eyebrows knotted even tighter. "Then please, just wait. The evidence will be here shortly!"

The detective's voice was icy, "We can only delay the interrogation for four hours. After that, we have no choice but to process you into the detention center."

Tiana would surely rush to her rescue.

And what about L?

He must have heard by now. He would come for her, wouldn't he?

Whitney wrung her hands, feeling a sense of helplessness. It was her first time in a police station, and despite her composure, the magnitude of the case was beginning to unsettle her.

…

Monica relished her hiding, smug in the chaos.

When Elaine called, her voice carried a chill despite her soft laughter. "Feeling comfortable now? You fool. Whitney is waiting for Tiana to save her. Did you not know that the evidence against you is in Tiana's hands? Remember your dear friend Stella? It's high time her affair with Gunner made some waves. Tiana is Whitney's close confidante, a glaring annoyance, isn't she? Use this opportunity to cripple her and sour her bond with Whitney. Got it?"

Monica's brain struggled to keep up.

How did Elaine know everything? It was unnerving.

A shiver ran down Monica's spine as Elaine's reminder sank in. Had Whitney cunningly left evidence behind?

Monica had long resented Tiana's assistance to Whitney.

"Of course, I'll take care of it."

"And," Elaine added, her tone still light but with an edge, "imagine Whitney's desperation, locked up for the night. Wouldn't you relish her suffering? A little scuffle in the detention center is par for the course. You could even arrange for someone to keep her company. A miscarriage, a severe injury—it would all be an unfortunate accident, understand?"

Monica felt a shiver down her spine at Elaine's veiled threat.

She nodded briskly, "I understand."

Elaine ended the call with a swift click.

Monica hastily dialed Stella, then turned to Yvonne with a sigh of awe. "Mom, Elaine's moves are brutal, way out of our league. In the past, when we tried to mess with Whitney, we couldn’t even breach the gates of the Lutz family. However, Elaine enters the scene at Claire’s level, and it's like she's playing chess with the elites. She's got the whole game in her hands, and she'll crush Whitney sooner or later, ha-ha. But why does she hate Whitney so much? She wants her to miscarry in jail! Did you hear that? She's more vicious than us."

Yvonne simply smiled. "Didn't I tell you that Elaine has always been close to Mr. Lippert in the Lippert family? Last time, it was Mr. Lippert who saved Whitney."

"Right," Monica exclaimed in realization. "Mom, you knew all along. We're simply riding on the coattails of the powerful, reaping the benefits."

"Whitney has met her match this time," Yvonne remarked with a cold laugh.