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.

not wait for the bodyguards to clear the way; his lean, frosty hand pushed open the villa’s

were voices in the lit living room, and the door closed tight.

he

had enough of hurting Ludwik? I think it’s enough.

gone, all the investment companies will turn on him. Imperial Gem Corporation is on the verge of collapse, and with his money, we’ll take over his company, and the Tennyson family legacy

recognize him anymore. Who was the

revenge was just a pretext, she

matter what. He

now

would not let her go. After a day of

together. We hurt him. Uncle, open

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

Orion?” Whitney’s face turned as pale as frost as she finally got her

silence, and the tightly closed door burst

door slowly cracked, revealing

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

chilling gaze fixed

chair, her words echoing

by name, and

had long known his true identity. What a cunning woman

if they had accomplished some great deed together?

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

him, her body stiffening

Was he looking for her? How much

as she stood up from her chair.

and deadly grace. Beneath his cold–blooded demeanor, his heart was

He asked with a laugh that was both sinister and cold.

I…” Whitney stammered out.

and cruel. “When did you find

tried to

my company, and give it your all. You wouldn’t leave me alone. This morning, you said that we’d

wonder why I’ve been so out of it all day. And why you were suddenly willing to wear the ring? Turns out, it was all a sweet trap.” His

Whitney’s breath caught as though she inhaled knives, pain wracking her