Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 179

Chapter 179

“It’s no trouble at all, taking care of you is my duty.” Ludwik was a man of few words. Elaine gave him a soft smile, her heart swelling with happiness. “Thank you, Ludwik!” He opened the car door and helped her in like a true gentleman.

Under the cloak of night, the Bentley glided smoothly towards their suburban mansion.

Throughout the ride, Ludwik was silent, his presence aloof and weary, yet undeniably charismatic.

Elaine stole a glance at the taut muscles beneath his crisp shirt, her eyes alight with fervor and triumph. Clenching her fists, she thought to herself, “Whitney, you’ve been utterly vanquished. This man now belongs to

me!”

Just as she was basking in her smug thoughts, the Bentley came to a halt outside the villa.

The darkness of the night was pierced by the pale glow of streetlights, illuminating the ornate, wrought–iron gates.

As Ludwik assisted Elaine out of the car, her peripheral vision caught sight of a figure standing beneath the gates–it was Whitney!

She was bundled up in a thick parka, a visible bump in her midsection, with a small suitcase at her feet. Elaine’s eyes narrowed with venom as she glared at Whitney.

She appeared stiff from standing too long, her head bowed and body shivering from the cold.

Elaine quickly snuggled closer into Ludwik’s embrace.

Feeling her move, Ludwik looked down with a frown. “Are you cold?”

“I’m freezing, Ludwik,” Elaine said with a feigned frailty, shivering for effect.

Ludwik removed his coat and draped it over her with careful attention, then took her by the wrist. “We forgot your wheelchair; take it slow.”

“Thank you, Ludwik.” Elaine’s voice was tender and sweet.

Her saccharine tone, filled with joy, caught Whitney’s attention, causing her to look up.

She saw the approaching pair, almost entwined in each other’s arms.

Ludwik was holding Elaine’s hand, their posture intimate and caring.

Elaine caught Whitney’s shattered gaze and, with malicious delight, asked, “Ludwik, were you serious about what you told my parents? That we’re getting engaged?”

Whitney overheard..

was engaged to Elaine? A crushing force seemed to weigh down on Whitney, her gaze

His answer was curt, a

lips. So his urgency to divorce her was to promptly engage with

was like the bitterest of tonics, the cruelest of poisons, forced

her of breath, the

at the Ether Cafe, when she had

Whitney called out.

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distance, did Ludwik notice her.

silhouette stood in the biting wind, almost merging with the

paused for a split second, his eyes brooding as he regarded her.

the suitcase by her feet,

home. I’m moving back

lips. “New lady of the house

Whitney’s heart sank.

in the house, or had someone new moved

tighter to Ludwik’s arm, her gaze defiantly fixed on

patience, Ludwik turned to open the door. “We’re divorced. Forget about

we’re not divorced. I only signed “Valentine, which invalidates the paper,” Whitney stated

his eyes narrowing.

feigned concern, “Ms. Valentine, why

Whitney ignored her.

Ludwik’s icy stare without fear. “Check the papers if you don’t believe

brow clouded with loathing as

“What’s your

your angle now?” he demanded.

got everything–Imperial Gem Corporation, the billions, my bankruptcy, my mother’s condition. Isn’t

sneer was like a blade, repeatedly piercing Whitney’s heart. She endured

only it brought him solace.

was Natalie’s last wish, which she vowed

and I want to take care of

the divorce papers. Besides, with

is the biggest threat to her! Don’t you dare come near

fury was palpable, his tone icy. “Leave now. Security!”

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