Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 78

“Simon, you can’t bail Whitney out. It’s best you head home,” said the officer, his tone icy with the assumption that Simon was trying to pull some underhanded trick to free her.

Anxiety rippled through Simon as he insisted, “Did you know she’s pregnant? It’s freezing in there, and you’re not even providing any food. At the very least, go check on her.”

The officer frowned, taken aback. “Pregnant?”

Right at that moment, the sergeant received a call and quickly came over in person. “Where’s Whitney? Which cell is she in? The Lutz family has dropped the charges. Release her immediately.”

Remembering what Simon had just said, the officer, torn between doubt and belief, hurried into the holding

area.

There, he found Whitney collapsed on the floor- her body frighteningly cold, complexion pallid, and lips turning blue. Startled, the officer immediately had her lifted and brought out.

“Whitney, Whitney…” Simon raced over, catching her in his arms and cradling her sideways.

The commotion barely brought Whitney back to a semblance of consciousness. She had been desperately hoping for L to rescue her, and as she weakly opened her eyes, tears streamed down her face. “L, is that you?”

But the next moment, her expression froze. It was Simon’s face she saw, not L’s.

The light in her eyes dimmed.

Simon’s face stiffened as he watched her expression change rapidly. She was bruised in many places. He quickly asked, “Did someone hit you? I’m taking you to the hospital right now!”

“I can walk on my own,” Whitney said coldly, trying to break free from him, not wanting any ties with him.

“Can you even move? Aren’t you pregnant? Don’t be so stubborn, Whitney. What if something happens… Whitney!” Before he could finish, Whitney fainted.

Startled, Simon instinctively checked her breathing to ensure she was still alive. Without hesitation, he quickly scooped her up and rushed to his car, simultaneously dialing an ambulance as he ran.

Felix drove to the station as fast as he could. While on the way, Elaine took some time to secure a lawyer. Later, the car broke down. It was Elaine behind the wheel when this occurred.

Unfortunately, they arrived too late. The police informed them that Whitney had been released half an hour ago, taken away by a man.

man? Felix wondered,

frantic, asked, “Officer, do you know where

women and got into a scuffle. She

up again, her face was etched with

immediately started searching, and meanwhile, Elaine got into her car. As the window rolled down, a faint smile

in the

man who took her

The Lippert Mansion.

across extensive acres, an impressive mansion housed a grand study. Inside, the imposing presence of Kaden

harsh tone, he began, “You approached the Lutz family personally over a woman of dubious background? Ludwik, you never stoop to such indignities. Besides, Isn’t this Whitney

threw a newspaper

keep it from me? I should never have agreed to your mother’s ridiculous marriage arrangement. This kind of woman doesn’t deserve our name. Find a

cracked a chilling smile, “Send her away? Like

faltered, his expression

like a towering mountain, overwhelming the old man’s authority. The elder seemed diminished

narrowed, voice indifferent, “Since when do my personal affairs concern you? You didn’t care when I

Kaden’s gaze wavered.

cold edge, “Take care of your second son and your little family

with rage, retorted, “Do you even regard me as your father anymore? I’m telling you, get rid of that

It would be wise not to touch her, or

heir, and I’m your father! No son challenges his father. You’re in business, but the Lippert family holds sway in Emperor City’s political realm. You know the stakes. You either secure an alliance with the Bartels family, or you’re no match for me. Your brother is returning from abroad soon. I won’t leave Imperial Gem Corporation solely in your hands.

Ludwik’s gaze turned icy.

“My company and my wealth has nothing to do with the Lippert family. Keep

You constantly defy me, Do you’really think I’m powerless against

a cold laugh, the sound of the door slamming echoing behind him as a heavy

Ludwik, casting fear among the mansion’s

the brink of fury. Since the year he moved out with his mother, Ludwik had evolved from a once young

the years, the enigma enveloping the Lipperts, the city’s foremost family,

back?” The voice drifted

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elegantly dressed and adjusting her mink stole, approached Ludwik with a scrutinizing gaze. “It’s not every day we see you here. Don’t stir

an icy glance, causing

into the night, leaving Rylie with narrowed eyes, thankful her own son