Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 314

"Shameless!" Whitney's eyes filled with tears, her voice quivering with outrage. How dare he demean her with physiological excuses after spending the night with her? He was beyond a jerk, utterly despicable.

Perhaps sensing he'd gone too far, Ludwik frowned, gently grasping her hand in his, seeking some form of reconciliation.

His face twisted uncomfortably as he explained, "Look, we're both consenting adults. The police wouldn't see it as assault, you know that, right?"

"I didn't enjoy it one bit. You're terrible in bed! It was like being bitten by a mangy dog. I had no choice but to let it happen and now I'm worried I've caught something. I'm heading to the hospital for a check-up!" Hearing the words "consenting adults" confirmed Whitney's suspicions that Ludwik was shirking responsibility.

Despite anticipating this, her heart still ached fiercely.

Of course, he was set on marrying his beloved Elaine, while she was merely a fleeting distraction.

Despicable.

A chill crept into her gaze.

Ludwik, faced with her biting sarcasm, saw his own face darken with anger.

What, she had the nerve to criticize his performance? And insinuate he was diseased? What did she take him for?

Rising abruptly, his frustration evident, Ludwik retorted bitterly, "Maybe I'm the one who should get checked. With your reputation, who knows how clean you are?"

Whitney froze, feeling as though her heart had been mercilessly torn apart.

She let out a hollow laugh, remembering just how venomous Ludwik's words could be.

countered, "Disgusted by me yet you couldn't wait to get me into bed, over and over. Hypocrisy

as Ludwik's complexion turned stormy. "You provoked me first. Can't you

she always this intolerant of him? Aside from their night together, which admittedly

night might soften her stance, but clearly,

I'll consider it a dog bite, but remember,

command, Ludwik struggled

for last night, admitting his fault

that repulsive to her? "Whitney, I'm

some cheap fling!

clinging, Mr. Lippert. I move on, just like kicking a dog aside after it's served its purpose. After

you'll regret it!" Ludwik's jealousy flared, his

always had a knack for dousing his heated thoughts

hoped, foolishly, that last night

into her eyes, he found only indifference, a stark contrast to the adoration she

silent, suffocating despair taking

hoarse voice this morning said enough. Consider it a forgettable one-night stand, and don't you dare use this to upset

knew exactly how to wound

seen it coming; she was nothing but a backup plan. Yet, for a fleeting moment last night, lost in the haze of his affection, she

Whitney would make them both pay,

lingering sentiment, ready to plot her next

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Parker outside was

marks on Ludwik's neck leaving little to the

doing here?" Ludwik's

watch, obviously. You two were so loud the whole