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.

the bodyguards to clear the way; his

voices in the lit living room, and the

woman’s voice he could not be more familiar with.

you had enough of hurting Ludwik? I think it’s enough. Let me go!”

and now that his liquid assets are gone, all the investment companies will turn on him. Imperial Gem Corporation is on

and did not recognize him anymore. Who was the real corporate predator?

was just a

no matter what. He

now

not let her go. After a day of

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

You can’t leave…” The sinister

pale as frost

and the tightly closed

door slowly cracked,

imposing like a deron from hell, the man’s tall frame clad in a black suit that seemed to herald doom.

was deathly pale, and his chilling gaze

chair, her words

called Orion by name, and she knew him

had long known his true identity. What a cunning woman

if they had accomplished some

at the woman, her delicate face pale with terror. He laughed–a laugh that rang with the coldness of

body stiffening with dread. Her face was ashen.

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

she stood up from

silent and deadly grace. Beneath

Whitney, you’re in league with Orion?” He asked with a laugh that was

I…” Whitney

laugh grew more chilling and cruel. “When did you

tried

like twin blades. Suddenly, his expression vanished. “You said you’d come into my life, into my company, and give it your all. You wouldn’t leave me alone. This morning, you said that we’d face it together

out of it all day. And why you were suddenly willing to wear the ring? Turns out, it was

though she inhaled knives, pain wracking her