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.

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

lit living room, and the door closed tight.

the woman’s voice he

of hurting Ludwik? I think it’s enough.

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 will

recognize him anymore. Who was the

just a

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

now

her go. After a day of torment, Whitney

it together. We hurt him.

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

Whitney’s face turned as pale as frost as she

shattered the silence, and the tightly closed door burst

the aftermath, the door slowly cracked, revealing the endless

a figure, imposing like a deron from hell, the man’s tall

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

in a chair, her words echoing in Ludwik’s ears.

called Orion by name, and she knew him well.

his true identity. What

revenge as if they had accomplished

her delicate face pale with terror. He laughed–a laugh that

her body stiffening with dread. Her face was

her? How much of her desperate lies,

trembled violently as she

deadly grace. Beneath his

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

I…” Whitney stammered

cruel. “When did you find out who I am? Such a flawless

She tried to approach him.

twin blades. Suddenly, his expression vanished. “You said you’d come into my life, into my company, and give it

And why you were suddenly willing to wear the ring? Turns out, it was all a sweet

as though she inhaled knives, pain wracking her