Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 193

Chapter 193

Ludwik frowned as he watched Whitney walk with an exaggerated sway in her step.

He moved closer, taking her delicate hand in his. His brow arched with a mocking challenge, “You want me to take this, so why not give it to me yourself?”

Was he deliberately picking a fight?

“Wasn’t it you who refused to take it?” Whitney shot back with a hint of sarcasm.

Ludwik’s voice turned icy, “As if you’d dare poison me.”

Whitney’s heart ached. He would rather believe Elaine’s lies than trust in her remedies.

Suddenly, she found herself swept up in his arms.

“What are you doing?” Whitney pushed against him.

“What do you think I want to do?” His eyes were deep, carrying a mischievous glint.

Whitney fell silent.

As Ludwik carried her, his scent enveloped her, a familiar warmth she longed for. It felt like her heart was suspended in the air; even the slightest softening from him sparked the fantasy that he might forgive her.

What had made her so meek? Was it the fear of losing him?

She looked down quietly. Then, her stomach growled audibly.

Whitney discreetly covered her belly.

Felix chuckled from the side, “Miss Valentine, seems like the little one’s hungry.”

Ludwik stiffened briefly, his expression unreadable, but he changed course toward the hospital cafeteria. It was a spotless and hygienic place. He seated her at a table and sat across from her without a word.

Felix went to order food.

Whitney stole glances at Ludwik’s profile until she was interrupted by an elderly voice, tinged with amusement, “Ludwik, what a coincidence!”

Ludwik looked up and quickly rose to his feet, respectful, “Braxton, it’s been ages. What brings you to Banyan City?”

Hearing the name, Whitney turned sharply to see the renowned Braxton from the South City!

remembered every face she

kill me thanks to a young nurse who saved me with her acupuncture. I thought I’d come

startled. How did Braxton

She averted her gaze.

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already noticed her scrutiny and turned to her

Braxton squinted at Whitney, examining her closely from

off. He interjected, “Braxton, is there something about my

Braxton was taken

had no time to explain and referred to her as such.

Whitney, then chuckled with recognition, “No wonder, young lady, that

glanced at Ludwik’s puzzled look and quickly signaled to Braxton not to reveal

Braxton caught on that the

you know each other?” Ludwik asked sharply.

dramatic moves in Banyan City’s business world. The company that won the South City land bid turns out to be backed by your brother. A little family rivalry in the Lippert family, eh? But I wasn’t wrong about you. You’ve become the CEO of the Skyfaith Electronic Tech, outshining your previous ventures. You’re probably going to make the

was always mine,” Ludwik

hidden beneath his calm, already

say more, and after a meaningful look at Whitney, he

was still waiting on the meal,

and found

her.

lady, did you save my life?” Braxton

smiling, “Sir, you have the aura of

was you. That night, I briefly opened my eyes and saw a young nurse with needles working over my head. You were remarkable; after your treatment, my mind cleared. I caught a glimpse of your

she had been

me to keep Ludwik Lippert out

Braxton pieced the rest

“Why not let

“Sir, there was an error with the bidding due to my uncle, which also falls on me. It led to your negotiation with him going awry, causing your condition. I didn’t want you to die, nor did I want him to face consequences, so I

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tone held a note of

at her, smiled faintly, “A

head. If only it were that simple.

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