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.

way; his lean, frosty hand pushed open the villa’s

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

the woman’s voice he could not be

enough of hurting Ludwik? I

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, and with his money, we’ll take over his

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

a pretext, she thought

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

now

her go. After a day

did it together. We hurt him. Uncle, open the

this together now. You can’t leave…” The

as pale as frost as she finally

the tightly closed door burst open!

the aftermath, the door slowly cracked, revealing

hell, the man’s

his chilling gaze

in a chair, her words echoing

called Orion by name, and she knew him well.

his true identity. What a cunning woman she was.

their joint revenge as if they

He

L?” Whitney saw him, her body stiffening with dread. Her face

Was he looking for her? How much of

fingers trembled violently as she stood

his gun, stepping forward with a silent and deadly grace. Beneath his

He asked with a

Ludwik, I…” Whitney stammered

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

She 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

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

as though she