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 you is my biggest regret. I'm not jealous of anyone, especially not you!" "That's good

match for Florence. She's just another Elaine, and nothing between us has changed, Ludwik. You never

retorted. Through her interactions with Florence, she knew the kind of person she was. Beyond the façade of innocence, there lurked someone far

life at the perfect moment? How did you two meet? Do

being too convenient. Florence had claimed

Florence approached me because of my

this morning. If she was after my status, why bother? Besides, she's not the type to chase after power." Whitney's skepticism deepened, her

He couldn't reveal his mother's illness or the real reason behind his actions. "It's not what you think. And yes, Florence doesn't care about status. What I need from her...

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

wet with unshed tears. "Leave then," he whispered, regret

their love. As she left, Ludwik remained silent, the weight of his decisions heavy on his

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

her body shaking with each sob. Passersby cast worried glances her way, startled by her breakdown. A concerned concierge hurried over, asking, "Miss, are you alright? Do you need me to

any medicine could mend a heart trampled by

her