Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 321

Elaine leapt into his arms, her voice weak, "My family won't get their hands dirty for me, and neither can I. You're the only man I can turn to now, West."

"Of course, you're my woman. It's your own fault for throwing yourself at Ludwik. I care for you, so I'll have to help," Jarvis sighed, resigned.

A sly smile crossed Elaine's face as she whispered into Jarvis's ear, "So you'll do it... you understand?"

He looked at her meaningfully, "You're ruthless and smart. Fine, I'll make sure this doesn't come back to you. Seeing Ludwik taken down a peg would make my day!" His laugh was sinister and cold.

Elaine felt a shiver down her spine. Jarvis was Jason's adopted son, and Ludwik was Jason's biological son. Despite the tangled web of their powerful family, Jarvis had clearly set his sights on Ludwik, knowing full well the influence Jason wielded and that he had no other sons.

But she had to use whatever means necessary to get what she wanted.

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By dawn, Elaine returned to the Everwood Villa Estate.

Ludwik, always busy with work, was out after his routine 5 AM workout and an early start at the office.

Elaine didn't run into him and heaved a sigh of relief.

After freshening up, she tasked Lyra with keeping an eye on the children's room.

That morning, Daniel kept to himself, visiting the guest house as per Sammy's request to check on Grandma Natalie's health.

After chatting with Taryn, he returned to the main house.

Elaine, sitting at the dining table, cheerfully called him to eat.

The meal was unavoidable. Ignoring Elaine, Daniel climbed onto his chair.

Suddenly, Elaine's soup spilled over Danny's hand-

"Ah, sorry, Danny, did that burn you?" Elaine rushed over, pretending to care as she wiped his hand with a napkin.

having a cleanliness obsession even stronger than his

touch me, you're

unintended, Elaine's lips twisted in anger, yet she managed to keep her composure, eyeing the smartwatch

from Danny, he ran

instead signaling Lyra with her eyes after noticing

the young master in the

it, and quickly typed a message to a saved number before placing the

it under the table, checked it for any damage, and put

stairs, "Danny, next month your dad and I are getting married. I'm going to look at wedding dresses today, and your dad suggested

at his jinx, suspected Whitney had put him up

probably plotting

approached him with a smile, "I know you don't like shopping with mommy, but once we're there, you're free to do as you like. Just make it easy for me

could sneak off to talk to Sammy. At home, he was always worried about

consideration, Daniel coldly

shop, not the bustling city center

too far, mommy

to watch

the plaza and its complicated glass structures

hidden corner, lifting his wrist with a

"Calling Danny!"

Sammy's mom was home, he

he was shocked to see Sammy so close. Quickly standing up, he asked, "How are you here, Sammy?

You said

What?

denied sending any

isn't this our

realized something was

together the morning's events and suspected Elaine's involvement. Suspecting a trap, they decided to leave immediately but

enclosed by dark glass, their plight was invisible

a child were swiftly muffled by the kidnapper's hand before they both vanished

the house in a panic, chasing after the speeding black van, pounding

a kidnapper wearing a dark hood jumped out, dragging Elaine