Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 426

"Really, Whitney? After everything, you think I owe you something?" Whitney's laugh was bitter, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Ludwik, after all we've been through, after the two boys I've given you, how can you even stand there and say something like that to

me?"

Her voice was quiet, yet it seemed to shake the very air around them.

Ludwik's expression went blank. Their relationship was already shattered, yet he felt the need to twist the knife deeper. "Come on, Whitney. We're done. Over. When you were getting close to Bryce, did it not cross your mind that I might find someone else too? And now you're upset... Ha, it's no wonder you reached out today. What, are you jealous of me being with someone else?"

He grabbed her chin firmly, his dark eyes both seductive and cold.

If Whitney had the strength, Ludwik's face would be marred by her slap.

Her whole body trembled with rage. He was using her attempt to reach out as a way to humiliate her further.

Her heart felt like it was being crushed, his disdain apparent, mocking her pain.

his shirt collar, spitting out, "Rest assured, being a jerk just once is more than enough! Falling for a loser like

nothing between us has changed, Ludwik. You never learn, always falling for the same old tricks!" Ludwik frowned, "You're being unfair to Florence. She's your sister, after all. How well do

façade of innocence, there

in your life at the perfect moment? How did you

suspicions about their meeting being too convenient. Florence had claimed ignorance about Whitney and their family arrangement, but

approached me because of my status?" Ludwik

status, why bother? Besides, she's not the type to chase after power." Whitney's skepticism deepened, her intuition

not what you think. And yes, Florence

to the dogs. Explain to Danny why

wet with unshed tears.

was left of their love. As she

of heading straight to find Danny as she entered the hotel lobby, her steps faltered, and she found herself veering into a quiet hallway.

sob. Passersby cast worried glances her way, startled by her breakdown. A concerned concierge hurried over, asking, "Miss, are you alright? Do

could mend

shaking her head with a bitter laugh. "I just need a moment to