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 transfixed on the man she once knew.

His answer was curt, a harsh edge in his voice. “Yes.”

smile cracked Whitney’s lips. So his urgency to divorce her was to

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

of

she had tampered with the divorce papers,

called

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distance, did

stood in the biting wind, almost merging

split second, his eyes

noted the suitcase by her feet, “What are you doing

back in, Whitney stated

smirk on his lips. “New

Whitney’s heart sank.

to new occupants in the house, or had someone new moved into his

opportunity, clung tighter to Ludwik’s arm,

Forget about any inheritance, and your belongings

disappoint, but we’re not divorced. I only signed “Valentine, which invalidates the

his eyes narrowing.

darkened as she feigned concern, “Ms. Valentine, why

Whitney ignored her.

stare without fear. “Check the papers if you

unreadable, his brow clouded with loathing as he confirmed the single scrawled

“What’s your

your angle now?” he demanded.

Corporation, the billions, my

piercing Whitney’s

it brought

which she vowed to fulfill, no matter what.

from your condition, and I want

signing the divorce papers. Besides, with Elaine

no right to speak of her! Your presence here is the biggest

was palpable, his tone icy.

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