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?

had wanted to ask him about his plans and

hurry with Elaine, leaving her with her worries.

concerned about

the afternoon,

choice but to call him, he needed

attempts, each call was promptly

calling. Ludwik’s phone is with me.

breath, and said firmly. “It’s time

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

be coming to the Oceanus Hotel tonight. Skye Gem Ltd, is in trouble, right? Valerie and Tiana are keeping Whitney in the dark. Find

into the summit, and spread the word that Whitney

“Elaine, I’m not quite sure what you’re up

for two reasons: to flaunt her victory and to humiliate her on a grand stage. Her eyes glinted with malice as she plotted, “You’ll see when the

Elaine’s instruction to deliver

But businessmen chase profit, and now that he was down on his luck, they would only mock him,

clash

to deliver his medicine and to watch over him. If he lost control,

and without an invitation, Whitney had to resort to

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

is probably going to attend with Ashton. Whitney,

Gem Ltd. was the least of her concerns. “Ludwik will be there, and I’m worried about him.

see you, and then you

admitted, not wanting to burden her friend with her

off as Whitney quickly ended the call.

an invitation but couldn’t bring a plus–one.

was the epitome

of the banquet hall, intending to inform Ashton of her departure – not that

spotted Ashton and

she stealthily eavesdropped from behind a door.

soft and teasing, “Ashton, Ludwik and I are getting

at Ashton before her, stepping closer to straighten his tie, playfully chiding. “What’s the matter? Can’t stand

it’s not that. I just didn’t expect it to happen so fast,” he managed a

behind the door, could see the pain etched on