Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 367

The man's demeanor was as chilling as a frosty winter morning, making Elaine shiver with unease.

The voice recorder played back her conversation with Mr. Turner...

Her complexion turned ghostly pale in an instant. Had Ludwik discovered that it was she and Mr. Turner who had stolen the Sharp-F Chip? Panic engulfed her.

No, stay calm...

Her mother had already drilled into her that if ever accused, to deflect blame onto Jarvis. She had mentally rehearsed her story countless times.

Tears streaming down her face, Elaine pleaded, "Ludwik, the kidnapping, tampering with the operations at Skyfaith, it was all Jarvis' doing. He blackmailed me with compromising photos of us, loads of them!

I was terrified, his tactics were ruthless, using my parents to threaten me.

I never meant to harm Skyfaith, he threatened to ruin any chance of us getting married.

I was so desperate to be your wife, scared you'd find out my secrets and reject me.

I got confused, Ludwik, I know I messed up, please, can you forgive me?

It hurts so much, my kidney is in agony..."

She collapsed on the floor, her hysterical sobs and the sight of her pallid, curled-up body frustrated Ludwik.

Once, such a display from Elaine would have evoked his sympathy, guilt even, for his mother taking one of her kidneys.

But now, his feelings had shifted towards disdain.

Unable to discern truth from lies.

And he no longer wished to try.

He was aware of Jarvis' nefarious methods, but it takes two to tango.

Who could really know what went on in her mind?

Her malice towards Danny wasn't unfounded.

know, the only reason you're not behind bars, and this recording hasn't been handed to the police, is

haven't forgotten our past. That's the only reason

wedding is off. We both need some time to cool off,

Understood?"

was devoid of

harsh words delivered so

than to push him further, recognizing the rage simmering

about what happened with Jarvis. Once you've calmed down and forgiven me, I'll come back, Ludwik. The wedding has always been

failing, and if I

one of

great personal

expression grew colder, sensing

word 'obligation' weighed

kidneys was in his

to

wished Elaine hadn't donated her kidney or saved

sighed inwardly, knowing such

pressed his lips together, "Driver, take Elaine to

I wanted to cook

canceled, and there's no point in these gestures anymore. I'm

to see Whitney? It's because

silence, the sound of a door slamming marking

was barely able to

loaded your bags into the

"Where's Ludwik?"

Lippert has just left in his

be rushing to see

Lyra, tried to soothe her, "Elaine, perhaps we should go. Continuing this might only make Mr.

in fury, was escorted out by

in the car, with swollen eyes, she called

wouldn't listen to my explanations or consider

her composure, comforting her daughter, "Don't jump to the worst conclusion. At least Ludwik provided you with a luxurious place to stay, which means he hasn't completely abandoned you. You must find

remember, it was that witch

it had

still hold a card, your significant favor