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

voices in the lit living room,

ears caught the woman’s voice he could not be

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

the investment companies will turn on him. Imperial Gem Corporation is on the verge of collapse, and with his money, we’ll take

did not recognize him anymore. Who was the

was just a pretext, she thought

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

now

let her go. After a day of torment, Whitney felt her

we did it together. We hurt him. Uncle, open the door. I want

together now. You can’t leave…” The sinister man approached, lifting

as frost as

and the tightly closed door

aftermath, the door slowly cracked,

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

pale, and his chilling gaze

her words echoing in Ludwik’s ears.

called Orion by name, and

his true identity. What a cunning

joint revenge as if they

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

Whitney saw him, her body stiffening with

was he here? Was he looking for her? How much of her desperate lies,

violently as she stood up from her

a silent and deadly grace. Beneath his cold–blooded demeanor, his heart was shattered beyond

you’re in league with Orion?” He asked with a laugh that was

Whitney stammered out.

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

tried to approach him.

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 alone. This morning, you said that we’d face it together when you woke up.

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 body.