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

the lit living room,

caught the woman’s voice he could not be

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

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 verge of collapse, and with

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

was just a

his side no matter what. He must be going through a

now

not let her go. After a day of torment,

echoed mockingly. “Yes, we did it together. We hurt him. Uncle, open the

we’re in this together now. You can’t leave…” The sinister man approached,

Whitney’s face turned as pale as frost

the silence, and the

cracked, revealing the endless cold night

man’s tall frame clad in a black suit

gaze fixed on Orion, touching Whitney’s chin with

sat in a chair, her

called Orion by name, and

true identity. What a cunning woman

spoke of their joint revenge as if they

He laughed–a laugh that rang with the coldness of an icy

her body stiffening with

was he here? Was he looking for her? How much of her

trembled violently as she stood up from her

deadly grace. Beneath his cold–blooded demeanor, his

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

Ludwik, I…” Whitney stammered out.

did you find out who I am?

to me…” She tried

rigid 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

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

though she inhaled knives, pain wracking her body.