Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 534

Ludwik left Whitney's mansion, his sleek Bentley cutting through the city streets. During the drive, his phone rang, interrupting the tense silence inside the car. "Ludwik, about those capsules you handed me this morning," the doctor's voice trembled on the line, "I've run some tests on the powder... It's not amoxicillin." "It's... a kind of sedative."

Fear laced the doctor's tone. "Who would dare use such a prohibited substance on you?"

Ludwik's imposing frame stiffened against the leather seat, his gaze sharp. "Turn the car around, Felix!"

Felix slammed on the brakes, swiveling the Bentley in a swift motion. "Mr. Lippert, what's the plan?"

"Get Parker on the line. We need to have a word with Dr. Ryan."

His words were ice cold, leaving no room for doubt about his intentions.

At 2 p.m., Ryan found himself in a nondescript house, hands bound, courtesy of Parker's 'invitation.'

As he stumbled in, he was greeted by the sight of two men in sleek, dark suits, the embodiment of intimidation in the dim light.

"...Ludwik?" Ryan's voice was laced with confusion and fear.

Ludwik signaled Parker to cut him loose. Now free, Ryan didn't dare to stand, his oppressor's dark aura pinning him to the spot. He attempted a weak smile. "Ludwik, what brings me here?" "Just a little chat," Ludwik said, playing with his lighter, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "About the 'amoxicillin' you prescribed. Made for an... interesting night."

Ryan's face paled.

had covered his tracks, Ryan tried to bluff. "You're joking. Amoxicillin is just an antibiotic. How could it

raised an eyebrow, presenting

at Ryan, his grip tightening on his collar. "You drugged Harmonia Country's top bachelor with a sedative? Dr. Ryan, do you realize what

growing colder. "I left a bit of powder on the capsule

and you think I'll let you

just a sedative; it won't cause much harm to your

his lighter, the flame reflecting in his unfathomable eyes. "Let's cut to the chase. You've treated my son, Sammy, haven't

denial faltering

seen him. Where's Florence hiding him? Is she using you to control my

this!" Ryan's protests were weak, his fear

Dr. Ryan. How would

knew nothing,

Ryan. Betray Florence, tell me where Sammy is, and I'll forget this

was escorted

Ludwik contemplated his next move, the extinguished cigarette between his fingers a testament to his simmering

face. "Ludwik, can Dr. Ryan

final. "Keep a close watch. But tread carefully; we can't afford to spook Florence, not with my mother's surgery

understanding the stakes. They needed to rescue Sammy quietly, or