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.

did not wait for the bodyguards to clear the way; his lean, frosty hand pushed

living

he could not be

I think it’s enough.

years, and now that his liquid assets are gone, all the investment companies will turn

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

just a pretext, she

return to his side no matter what. He must be going through a hard time

now

go. After a day of torment, Whitney

hurt him. Uncle, open the door. I

now. You can’t leave…” The sinister man

pale as frost as

the silence, and the tightly closed door

the door slowly cracked,

emerged a figure, imposing like a deron from hell, the man’s tall frame clad in a

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

in a chair, her words echoing in

called Orion by name, and

she, oh, had long known his true identity.

revenge as if they had accomplished some great deed

delicate face pale with terror. He laughed–a laugh that rang with the coldness

Whitney saw him, her body stiffening with dread.

How much of her desperate lies,

as she stood up from her

deadly grace. Beneath his cold–blooded demeanor, his heart was shattered beyond repair.

in league with Orion?” He asked with a laugh that was both sinister

I…” Whitney

did you

me…” She tried

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

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

breath caught as though she inhaled knives, pain wracking her body.