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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double meaning, her eyes narrowing, yet with profound implication. “But, I think I might be even

such lengths, to stoop so low even in

had followed her, and Whitney couldn’t

and Ludwik couldn’t help but doubt she ever did anything to Keegan.

to toy with this

pressing herself

flouted all decency, this woman had changed; she

off guard, Ludwik tensed up, equally

ground out, wishing

screamed to push this madwoman away, but his body didn’t

was taut, his

swaying like rippling waves, revealing glimpses of

cursed inwardly, his pride severely

simply laughed lightly and

alright! Perhaps he’s just not interested in you. Elaine.”

was stunned, her lips trembling with jealousy as she

true? How could he respond to Whitney’s casual intimacy but not her.

Whitney breezed past them, meticulously

which nearly screamed murder, she

restroom exit was wide, and upon stepping

looked over with a chill in his eyes as if he couldn’t

Whitney’s

mix of heartache and jealousy. “Whitney? Why do

saw that?” Whitney’s eyes

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the answer was clear.

fake smile at the corner of Whitney’s eyes

“Bryce, I meant it when I said don’t wait for me.

that, she

since returning was cold and capricious. Yet

could save her.

softly, then overheard Whitney on a call, “Yael… what do you mean, Sammy snuck back into the

gripped her phone tightly. Damn it!

himself and straightened his suit, his gaze

threw herself into his arms. “Ludwik, it can’t be. That was just