Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 309

"Ludwik, don't be too hard on Ms. Valentine," Elaine said with a pout, her voice tinged with a hint of injury. "I just wanted to grab her to explain a bit more. Maybe I annoyed her, and she pushed me by accident. It didn't really hurt." As she rubbed her knee, her skirt lifted slightly, revealing a large red swelling.

Ludwik's eyes narrowed at the sight.

Whitney watched the scene with amused curiosity.

Normally unflappable, Ludwik turned to see Whitney's indifferent face, which didn't even spare him a glance!

For some reason, a flare of irritation sparked within him. Frowning, he said, "Elaine was talking to you. If you didn't want to engage, you could've politely excused yourself. Why push her?"

"Me, push her?" Whitney was taken aback by his usual domineering attitude.

Rolling her eyes internally, she retorted, "Perhaps, Mr. Lippert, you should check the surveillance footage. There are plenty of aids for those who are visually impaired!"

Was it so hard for her to speak nicely? Flirting with every other man, but with him, she was loaded for bear?

Ludwik's irritation grew. With a cold huff, he said, "Surveillance can be about angles. Aren't my own eyes trustworthy enough?"

Whitney was speechless.

She could only marvel at his audacity, sarcastically offering, "Mr. Lippert makes big bucks, yet can't afford to get his eyes checked? Here's a little charity for you."

"You're out of line. Stick to the point. Apologize to Elaine."

"Stick to the point? Do you even know she was just helping Endora gang up on Tiana?" Whitney shot back coldly.

Why did she even bother expecting anything different?

Throughout the three years Tiana was harassed and framed by Endora and Elaine, did he ever intervene?

Seems like his animosity towards her had extended to Tiana too!

Ludwik's brows furrowed slightly. He had been discussing business on the other side and was unaware of the confrontation until Elaine's cry.

"Was there a disagreement just now?" Ludwik asked, his tone slightly confused.

Whitney couldn't be bothered with him anymore.

Elaine quickly wrapped her arms around Ludwik's waist, feigning fragility. "It's nothing serious, Ludwik, just a small misunderstanding. Ms. Valentine and I have cleared it up. I know you're worried about me, but let's not make it difficult for them." She subtly flaunted their closeness.

The onlookers, influenced by Ludwik's concerned behavior towards Elaine, whispered among themselves.

"Ex-wife or not, see how Mr. Lippert questions Whitney with such a cold face."

seems Elaine still holds his favor. Regardless of who was in the wrong, it pays to

etched with sarcasm, glanced at Elaine, who seemed to be

and

to her, his heart tight with frustration, wanting to

really hurts, I think we should head back early for

Ludwik's concern deepened, and he lifted her in

-

Weldon Hotel,

to bring some

sitting at the edge of the bed, covertly

lighting a cigarette, asked,

the children's suite downstairs. He didn't want to stay in the presidential suite with

had thankfully kept out of her way.

children's suite?" Ludwik

gave him

milk. "Mr. Lippert, you must be exhausted from carrying Elaine all the way here. Please, have some milk." Ludwik barely glanced at it before

phone connected. "Hey,

on? I'll come

myself, just a small cold. You go ahead and do your thing. I'm about to eat dinner!" With a click, the call

phone, shaking his head

Danny say?" Elaine inquired, sipping her milk while watching him, a warmth growing

-

Sammy waited

at the two bodyguards he

slinging his backpack over his shoulder, he quickly left the room, calling through his

2033!"

Sammy dashed for

room 2033, the

the bodyguards questioning, "Master Sammy, where are you off

bored, taking

out, puzzled by

a quick dash to the corner, Sammy

this. Now go!" Danny handed Sammy a

it! Watch how

disguise and

me!" Cherry pouted

sister?"

baffled. Just moments ago, her brother had been cold

she blinked in confusion, Sammy dashed out again,

The bodyguards panicked, rushing