Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 183

She stormed out of the room slamming the door behind her, but as soon as she stepped outside, she

transformed like a pentle butterfly ascending into Ludwik’s Bentley

Together, they drove off tenderly, and Elaine reclaimed her place by his side as an equal

Whitney stood alone in the living room, surrounded by disarray, feeling the weight of solitude. The real torment, she knew had only just begun

She went to the backyard to clean the mop

“Valentine, let me give you a hand. Taryn offered, casting a sympathetic glance her way she had witnessed the entire spectacle Elaine had made earlier

Shaking her head. Taryn confided. If it weren’t for the kidney Elaine donated to Natalie, Ed say her actions earlier were outright nasty. Natalie never liked her, and it seems there was good reason for that.”

Whitney fet a sense of relief. Taryn was finally seeing a bit of Elaine’s true colors. “Just be careful around her, Taryn. That’s all I ask

It wasn’t until noon that they finished tidying the living room.

Taryn turned on the TV and cranked up the volume. The screen was filled with breaking financial news.

The annual Corporate Summit in Banyan City was set to take place that evening at the Oceanus Hotel, an event where every listed company would be vying for an invitation

The summit was prestigious, almost an exclusive social circle for the elite families and top–tier businesses.

The news highlighted Orion, the rising star at the helm of Imperial Gem Corporation, who was expected to shine in the business world that night.

Another bombshell was the emergence of Skyfaith Electronic Tech, with rumors that its mysterious CEO would

make an appearance at the summit.

Suddenly, these two new power players were the talk of the town.

Whitney had little concern for Skyfaith Electronic Tech; her mind was consumed with Orion’s power grab

The summit was of utmost importance, and she wondered if Ludwik would attend. Would he stand alone and

in the midst of this crucial event?

wanted to ask him about his plans and where he had

hurry with Elaine, leaving her with

about

afternoon, he still hadn’t returned.

call him, he needed to

attempts, each call

Elaine, who answered with a lazy drawl, “Stop calling. Ludwik’s phone is with me. He’s asked

breath, and said firmly. “It’s time for his medication. You

Hotel.” Elaine deliberately hung up after her command! She glanced at the summit room where Ludwik was busy,

trouble, right? Valerie and Tiana are keeping

spread the word that Whitney will be there.”

I’m not quite

hotel for two reasons: to flaunt her victory and to humiliate her on a

summit upon Elaine’s instruction to deliver

profit, and now that he was

he clash with

resolved to go, both to deliver his medicine and to watch over him. If

for the summit was high, and without an

to go too, especially since I heard that the elusive CEO of Skyfaith Electronic Tech will be making an appearance. I’m really curious

invitation. Valerie is probably going to attend with Ashton. Whitney, why are you going there? Don’t rush

managed a bitter smile. Tonight, Skye Gem Ltd. was the least of her concerns. “Ludwik will be there, and I’m

to see you, and then you cried

not wanting to burden her friend with her

was cut off as Whitney

she had an invitation but couldn’t bring a plus–one. She asked Whitney to wait outside the hotel.

the Oceanus Hotel was the epitome of

to inform Ashton of her departure –

Ashton and Elaine in an intimate conversation

she stealthily eavesdropped from behind a door.

Ludwik and I are getting engaged!” “What?” Ashton’s frame tensed at

at Ashton before her, stepping closer to straighten his tie, playfully chiding.

expect it to happen so fast,” he managed a

could see