Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 160

Elaine stormed into the CEO’s office, disbelief etched on her face “What on earth is Whitney thinking? Ludwik, why would she siphon off 400 billion of your liquid assets? What’s her endgame?”

Even Felix could not temper Elaine’s fury because, indeed, Whitney’s move was akin to pushing the CEO into a corner with no way out.

Why would she do this?

“Mr. Lippert, we’ve located Madam!”

“Where?” Ludwik’s face was a mask, cold and unmoving. He stood up, ready to leave.

He remained deaf to the clamor outside, his bodyguards blocking anyone from approaching, his mind and sight filled with thoughts of that woman.

Did Orion coerce her?

He could not believe it. He refused to believe that she would drain all the funds from his company, forcing him into the brink of bankruptcy.

Elaine followed him into the car, staying close by his side.

Felix pulled out the investigation results, his brow furrowed. “Mr. Lippert, I’ve double–checked. The 400 billion was transferred to an offshore construction company that just won the bid for the Braxton property a couple of days ago. It’s Orion’s.”

The revelation hit like thunder.

Ludwik’s gaze was icy as the depths of hell.

Whitney had made a mistake in the bidding documents, causing him to lose the hotel project.

He thought it was an accident and was willing to trust her.

Now, with the hotel project scrapped and a 120 billion compensation looming, Whitney transferred his 400 billion dollars away.

No, he could not believe it. How could she be involved with Orion? He just could not believe it.

His heart was ice–cold as he rode in silence.

Soon, the car arrived at a villa in the suburbs. Felix signaled the armed bodyguards to split into two teams and sneak in.

clear the way; his lean, frosty hand pushed

in the lit living

woman’s voice he could not be

enough of hurting Ludwik? I think

help, Ludwik’s downfall came quickly. I’ve been hiding for ten years, and now that his liquid assets are gone, all the investment companies will turn on him. Imperial Gem Corporation is on the verge of collapse,

her uncle’s manic excitement and did not recognize him anymore. Who was the real corporate

just a pretext, she thought

wanted to escape, to return to his side no matter what. He must be going through a hard

now

her go. After a day of torment, Whitney felt her sanity was fraying.

did it together. We hurt him. Uncle, open the door. I want

this together now. You can’t leave…” The sinister man approached, lifting Whitney’s chin.

as pale as frost as she finally

silence, and the tightly closed

cracked, revealing the

the man’s tall frame clad in a black suit

deathly pale, and his chilling gaze fixed on Orion, touching Whitney’s

her words echoing in Ludwik’s

Orion by name, and she

long known his true identity.

if they had

He laughed–a laugh that rang with the coldness of an

her body stiffening with dread. Her

Was he looking for her? How much of her desperate lies,

she stood up from

gun, stepping forward with a silent and deadly grace.

asked with a laugh that was both

Whitney stammered out.

grew more chilling and cruel. “When did you find out

me…” She tried to approach him.

said you’d come into my life, into my company, and give it your all. You wouldn’t leave me alone.

out of it all day. And why you were suddenly willing to wear the ring? Turns out, it was all a sweet trap.” His laughter echoed, carrying the chill

though she inhaled knives, pain wracking her