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?"

know where he is. You better deal with him quickly. Ludwik's been investigating the kidnapping case. If he finds out about you and me... the consequences

icy. "Dealing with that

do you mean? Are you threatening me?" Elaine's anger surged, her lips tightening in a grim line. Jarvis's aura

her chin, raising an eyebrow, "Yes, I'm threatening you. If you want me to take care of the kidnapper and these photos, then you'll have to play

shown her were gone, replaced by cold manipulation

felt as if she had been doused with cold water, her heart racing

desperate and devoid of any career-driven allure. Why would I waste my time with you if there wasn't something in it for me? Since you enjoyed the service, it's

"You..."

Elaine. As I said, your kidneys are intact, but you know better than anyone how Ludwik's mother ended up

suddenly perceiving Jarvis as nothing short of

seek comfort in another man was a

"I have more of these photos, and records of our hotel stays. You wouldn't 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 up on Ludwik a long time ago. After three years, he's hardly treated you as his woman. Isn't it time you thought about securing your own future?" Jarvis's words chilled

with Ludwik's coldness, filling her

in close, his voice low and persuasive, "I hear Skyfaith's new chip is about to hit the market soon. You

tensed, "What

data, maybe sabotage a bit. It shouldn't be hard

I don't know you're after the Lippert family's headship in Emperor City because of Jason and your ambition to bring

supposed to marry Ludwik, aspiring to become the first lady of Harmonia

be brought down so easily! Besides, he's still entangled with Whitney and those kids. Don't you feel your position is precarious? First, let him face a crisis, then you can swoop in as the savior. Doesn't that sound appealing?" Elaine bit her lip, struggling for breath, her mind

interesting tidbit: You grew up in Emperor City, familiar with the Sheldon family, right?" Elaine frowned. The 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, and Emperor City by extension, was the Lippert family, unshakable due to Jason's military influence. The Sheldon clan

Elaine asked, puzzled

wore a sly smile. "Ever met

bears a resemblance to Whitney from here in

process his words, Jarvis

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

disbelief shaking her head. "That's impossible...

Jarvis smirked mischievously, lightly tapping her face. "Maybe Whitney is actually a better match for Ludwik's noble status,