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.

collar, spitting out, "Rest assured, being a jerk just once is more than enough! Falling for a loser like you is my biggest regret. I'm not jealous of anyone, especially not you!" "That's

now? Your face is making me sick. You know, you're a perfect match for Florence. She's just another Elaine, and nothing between us has changed, Ludwik. You never learn, always falling for the same old tricks!" Ludwik frowned, "You're being unfair

short time?" Whitney retorted. Through her interactions with Florence, she knew the kind of person she was. Beyond the façade of innocence, there lurked someone far more cunning and manipulative. Hudson had mentioned the Lippert-Sheldon merger, a union Whitney was initially considered for. But Florence's sudden relationship with Ludwik disrupted those plans. It couldn't be mere

find it odd how Florence just happened to appear in your life at the perfect moment? How did you two meet? Do you really believe she didn't know who you were before

their meeting being too convenient. Florence had claimed ignorance about Whitney and

approached me because of my status?" Ludwik asked,

tried to call it off this morning. If she was after my status, why

real reason behind his actions. "It's not what you think. And yes, Florence doesn't care about status. What I need

loathing. "You're the worst, Ludwik. You've fed our love to the dogs. Explain to Danny

stormed out of the car, Ludwik's eyes were wet with unshed tears. "Leave then," he

buried alongside what was left of their love. As she left, Ludwik remained silent,

the curb. Instead of heading straight to find Danny as she entered the hotel lobby, her steps faltered, and she found herself veering into a quiet hallway. Sliding down against the wall, she curled into herself as if trying to escape an invisible pain, her eyes locked onto her reflection in

sob. Passersby cast worried glances her way, startled by her breakdown. A concerned concierge hurried over, asking,

As if any medicine could mend a heart

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