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.

wait for the bodyguards to clear the way; his lean, frosty hand

the lit living room, and

woman’s voice he could not be more

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

Boss’s 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

recognize him anymore. Who was the real corporate

revenge was just a pretext, she

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

now

her uncle would not let her go. After a day of torment,

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

together now. You can’t leave…” The

pale as frost as she

the silence, and the tightly closed door

slowly cracked, revealing the endless cold night outside.

from hell, the man’s tall frame clad in a black suit that seemed to herald

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

chair, her words echoing in

and she knew him

oh, had long known his true identity.

spoke of their joint revenge as if they had accomplished

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

saw him, her body stiffening with

much of her desperate lies, forced by

as she stood up

his gun, stepping forward with a silent and deadly grace. Beneath his cold–blooded demeanor,

you’re in league with Orion?” He asked with a laugh that was both sinister and cold.

Ludwik, I…” Whitney stammered

chilling and cruel. “When did you find out who I am?

tried to approach

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 when you woke up.

to wear the ring? Turns out,

Whitney’s breath caught as though she inhaled knives,