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.

clear the way; his lean, frosty

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

caught the woman’s voice he could not be more familiar

Ludwik? I think it’s enough.

three of us took our revenge! Thanks to 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 Gem Corporation is on the

did not recognize him anymore. Who was the real corporate

a pretext, she thought

side no matter what. He must be going through a

now

After a day of torment, Whitney felt her

together. We hurt him. Uncle, open the door. I want to leave.”

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

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

the silence, and the tightly closed door burst open!

cracked, revealing

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

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

in a chair, her words echoing in

called Orion by name, and she knew

long known his true identity. What a

as if they had

woman, her delicate face pale with terror. He laughed–a laugh that rang with the coldness of an icy

stiffening with dread. Her

her? How much of her desperate lies, forced by

violently as she stood

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

Ludwik, I…” Whitney

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

She tried to

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

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

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