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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profound implication.

go to such lengths, to

her, and Whitney couldn’t

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

Elaine, to toy with

she thought it, she did it, suddenly pressing herself against the

in shock as Whitney brazenly flouted all decency, this woman had changed; she

guard, Ludwik tensed up,

out, wishing he could strangle

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

his eyes deep and dark.

stepped away, her dress swaying like rippling

cursed inwardly, his pride

laughed lightly and approached Elaine, her triumph

alright! Perhaps he’s just not interested

Elaine was stunned, her lips trembling with jealousy as she saw the budge

he respond to Whitney’s casual intimacy but not her.

past them, meticulously

icy glare, which nearly screamed murder, she stuck out her tongue and fled

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

a chill in his eyes as if he couldn’t quite recognize the

on Whitney’s lips

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

that?” Whitney’s eyes fell coldly.

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but the answer was

smile at the corner of Whitney’s eyes finally

of her brazen 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

she walked away.

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

could save her.

then overheard Whitney on a call, “Yael… what do you mean,

her phone tightly. Damn

in the restroom, Ludwik composed himself and straightened his suit, his

“Ludwik, it can’t be. That was just an accident, right? You can’t possibly not love me and instead be drawn to a