Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 258

She pouted, her voice laced with hurt, “Ludwik, don’t listen to her nonsensel She cornered you here on purpose, trying to seduce you, spreading nasty rumors to drive a wedge between us.

Ludwik, come here. I’m scared she might have given you some kind of infection!”

Elaine’s words dripped with sarcasm and concern.

Though Ludwik was irked by her unwelcome presence, he still stepped away from Whitney,

Out of the blue, his hand was seized by Whitney. Whitney giggled and suddenly pinned the mant against the wall! Her 5’5” slender frame trapped the 6’2” mature and formidable man, her soft body pressed against Ludwik’s midsection.

His heart skipped a beat, his eyes cold, but his blood ran hot with a familiar fervor,

“What are you trying to do?” he asked, his disgust palpable.

“Pass on an infection, of course.” Whitney’s voice was soft and husky, full of seduction,

In the face of Elaine’s shocked and venomous glare, Whitney’s lips curved in a bold statement, “Why, Mr. Lippert, you seem so nervous about a woman’s approach. Are you a bit sensitive? I heard you’ve been having trouble having an erection for three years now. Elaine must be desperate, huh? I bet she’s been seeking help far and wide.”

Ludwik’s face darkened, incredulous at this woman’s audacity – she was brazen yet alluring, teasing him about his appointment that morning.

Elaine’s face also soured – how did this wench find out?

She must have snooped around. Elaine knew It; this woman had no good intentions coming back!

Elaine, her face flushed with anger, retorted, “You think I’m like you? I love Ludwik, no matter his condition, unlike you, who cheated with Bryce during your marriagel

Ludwik is under the care of a top–notch doctor. We’ll be starting a family soon, so step away from him now!”

“So, you’re saying Mr. Lippert hasn’t been able to do anything to you for three years?” Whitney chuckled lightly.

Had it not been for the man’s presence, Elaine would have cursed and torn this shameless.

woman apart.

All she could do now was to burst into tears, “Ludwik…”

Ludwik felt both pity for Elaine and a surge of angry humiliation. “Whitney, if you dare say another word to hurt her, I’ll make you regret it. Get away from me.”

“It seems Elaine has hired quite a capable doctor.”

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yet with profound implication. “But, I think I might be

go to such lengths, to stoop so low even

followed her, and Whitney couldn’t help

cried out, and Ludwik couldn’t help but doubt she

wanted to hurt Elaine, to toy

thought it, she did it, suddenly pressing herself against the man’s

flouted all decency, this woman had changed; she was

Ludwik tensed up,

off!” he ground out, wishing he could strangle

this madwoman away, but his body didn’t move. His

his eyes deep and dark.

like rippling waves, revealing glimpses of her

woman’s like a siren.” Ludwik cursed inwardly, his pride

and approached Elaine, her triumph

alright! Perhaps he’s just not interested in

lips trembling with jealousy as she saw the budge between Ludwik’s

respond to Whitney’s casual intimacy but not her.

past them, meticulously sanitizing

increasingly icy glare, which nearly screamed murder, she stuck out her tongue and fled from the restroom.

restroom exit was wide, and upon stepping

as if

on Whitney’s

a mix of heartache and jealousy. “Whitney? Why do you have

Whitney’s eyes fell coldly.

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didn’t speak, but the answer was

the corner of

meant it when I said don’t wait for me. You saw it. I’m willing to use any means. necessary. I’ve abandoned my principles. I’m shameless. All to make them

that, she walked away.

she had left; her demeanor since returning was cold and capricious. Yet beneath it

could save

on a call, “Yael… what do

gripped her phone tightly.

composed himself and straightened his suit,

intense resentment and jealousy, threw herself into his arms. “Ludwik, it can’t be. That was just an accident, right? You can’t