Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 345

For a long moment, Jarvis simply smirked coldly, "Well, we're a few allies short, aren't we? Take a look at that lady over there. Do you know who she really is?"

His associate glanced towards Whitney, having aided Jarvis numerous times by digging up info on Ludwik's acquaintances.

Confusion flickered across his face, "Isn't she just Ludwik's ex-wife, a granddaughter from the Tennyson family, born to someone named Preston?"

"Superficial," Jarvis laughed deeply, spinning his ring, his eyes narrowing, "Her background is not so simple. She's from Emperor City, her status even more significant than Elaine's." The associate's eyes widened in surprise.

Jarvis shifted his gaze, a chilly smirk playing on his lips, "Get Elaine to meet me. It's high time this thirsty woman and I had a serious conversation."

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That afternoon, Elaine was discharged from the hospital.

A provocative message from Jarvis popped up on her phone, but she was in no mood for his advances.

She ignored it.

The next second, Jarvis sent over a photo of them together in bed.

Elaine's face flushed with anger and embarrassment, begrudgingly sneaking off to meet Jarvis.

As she entered, Elaine couldn't help but confront him, "Jarvis, what are you playing at? You botched the kidnapping so badly, and I haven't even settled scores with you for that. These pictures, Ludwik and I are getting married early next month. He cannot see these. Destroy them in front of me!"

Jarvis sauntered over, wrapping an arm around her waist nonchalantly, "You were the one who sought me out for the kidnapping. I just slipped up a bit. And now you're blaming me? That's heartless."

Elaine eyed his smug face skeptically, "In the cave, you left by throwing a bomb, completely disregarding my safety. You weren't planning to handle this properly."

Jarvis smirked, "That was to take out the kidnappers. If any had been left alive, what would you have done?"

don't know where he is. You better deal with him quickly. Ludwik's

looked at her, his smile turning icy. "Dealing with that

anger surged, her lips tightening in a grim line. Jarvis's aura had

at her chin, raising an eyebrow, "Yes, I'm threatening you. If you want me to

he had shown her were

been doused with cold water, her heart racing with fear

desperate and devoid of any career-driven allure. Why would

"You..."

kidneys are intact, but you know better than anyone how Ludwik's mother ended up in a

suddenly perceiving

to seek comfort in another man was a grave

want any surprises ruining your perfect wedding, would you? Besides, Elaine, when the Bartels family was in trouble, Ludwik didn't lift a finger to help you. I heard it was your loyal follower Ashton who came to your aid. Tsk, tsk. If I were you, I'd have given

ordeal had already left her disillusioned with Ludwik's coldness, filling

voice low and persuasive, "I hear Skyfaith's new chip is about to hit the market soon. You were Ludwik's right-hand woman, after all. Accessing

"What are

quietly take some data, maybe sabotage a bit. It shouldn't

won't harm Ludwik. Don't think I don't know you're after the Lippert family's headship in Emperor City

Harmonia Country's foremost family. If Ludwik's

neck, "I'm just asking for a little mischief. I'm only trying to secure my position with my adoptive father; Ludwik won't be brought down so easily! Besides, he's still entangled with Whitney and those kids. Don't you feel your position is

Bartels family was a notable name in Emperor City, but when it came to overall clout, they paled in comparison. The true power in Harmonia Country,

bring up the Sheldons?" Elaine asked, puzzled by

smile. "Ever met Ms.

a resemblance to Whitney from here in

could even process his words, Jarvis ominously

her memories of Ms. Sheldon, her expression darkened. Jarvis's words were laced with insinuation, and she

heartbeat, disbelief shaking her head. "That's impossible... Whitney, of all

lightly tapping her face. "Maybe Whitney is actually a better match for Ludwik's noble status, Elaine. Don't