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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eyes narrowing, yet with profound implication. “But, I think I might

to such lengths, to stoop so low even in her own eyes.

Elaine had followed her, and Whitney couldn’t help but be reminded of Tiana!

help but doubt she ever did anything to

hurt Elaine, to toy with this jerk.

it, she did it, suddenly pressing herself against the man’s trim waist, arms wrapping around him….

decency, this

guard, Ludwik tensed up, equally disbelieving.

out, wishing he

madwoman away, but his body didn’t move. His heart momentarily breached in an indescribable way.

his eyes deep and dark.

swaying like rippling waves, revealing glimpses

cursed

lightly and approached Elaine,

alright! Perhaps he’s just not interested in

was stunned, her lips trembling with jealousy

he respond to Whitney’s casual intimacy but not

Whitney breezed past them,

nearly screamed murder, she stuck out her tongue and fled from the

exit was wide, and upon stepping out, Whitney spotted Bryce’s

as if he couldn’t quite recognize the woman before him.

Whitney’s lips

mix of heartache and jealousy. “Whitney? Why do you have to act like your reputation is

that?” Whitney’s eyes fell

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but the answer

the corner of Whitney’s eyes

facade, her eyes revealed a deeply wounded soul. She mocked herself. “Bryce, I meant it when I said don’t wait for me. You saw it. I’m willing to use any means. necessary.

she walked away.

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

only Sammy could save

“Yael… what do you mean, Sammy snuck back into the country?”

gripped her phone tightly. Damn it!

in the restroom, Ludwik composed himself and

can’t be. That was just an accident, right? You can’t possibly not love me and instead