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.

yet you couldn't wait to

as Ludwik's complexion turned stormy. "You provoked me

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

night might soften her

it a dog bite, but remember, this isn't

command, Ludwik struggled to speak, his pride

admitting his fault and open to any form of compensation she

her disdain, as if she truly had been bitten by a dog, irked him deeply. Was his company that repulsive to

was some cheap fling! The

at the bedside, her gaze mocking, "It was just a fling. I'm not the one clinging, Mr. Lippert. I move on, just like kicking

in my bed again, and you'll regret it!"

for dousing his heated thoughts

that last night meant

a stark contrast to the adoration she

a silent,

field, fine by me. I only settled for you because Elaine wasn't an option. Your hoarse voice this morning said enough. Consider it a forgettable one-night stand, and don't you dare use this to upset Elaine." With that, Ludwik

knew exactly how

a fleeting moment last night,

with a plan. Whitney would make them both pay,

Whitney pushed aside any lingering sentiment, ready

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encounter with Parker outside was brief

knew the score, the marks on Ludwik's neck leaving

here?" Ludwik's

two were so loud the whole floor could hear. What if Elaine found