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?"

he is. You better deal with him quickly. Ludwik's been investigating the kidnapping case. If he finds

her, his smile turning icy. "Dealing with that escaped kidnapper will depend on

do you mean? Are you threatening me?" Elaine's anger surged, her lips tightening in a grim line. Jarvis's aura had completely changed, filling her with an unsettling

"Yes, I'm threatening you. If you want me to take care of the kidnapper and these photos, then

he had shown her were gone, replaced by

cold water, her

you, desperate and devoid of any career-driven allure. Why would I waste my time with you if there

"You..."

Elaine. As I said, your kidneys are intact, but you know better

ran down Elaine's spine, suddenly perceiving Jarvis as nothing

comfort in another man was

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

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

his 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 his lab should be a breeze for

tensed, "What

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

it. I won't harm Ludwik. Don't think I don't know you're after the Lippert family's headship in Emperor City because of Jason and your

Harmonia Country's foremost

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 precarious? First, let him face a crisis, then you can swoop in as the savior. Doesn't that sound appealing?"

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

up the Sheldons?" Elaine asked, puzzled by the sudden

smile.

bears a resemblance to Whitney

could even process his words, Jarvis

her expression darkened. Jarvis's words were laced with insinuation, and she caught

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

actually a better match for Ludwik's noble status, Elaine. Don't you feel a sense of crisis? Maybe it's time to sell a bit of your soul to save your