Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 586

intervene to keep Hugh at bay, and a DNA test could expose their dirty secret..."

"Ludwik, there's something off about Florence's heritage. She's not Hudson's daughter. Whitney suspects she's actually the result of an affair between Hugh and Holly. Now, Hugh is planning to harm Hudson, who's lying unconscious in the hospital! Whitney had to Tiana locked eyes with Ludwik. He remained impassive, his gaze cold and indifferent.

Catching her breath, Tiana remembered how she had stormed upstairs and insulted him. Now she felt awkward. "I'm sorry, Mr. Lippert. I shouldn't have lashed out at you. You did come to save Whitney... I hope you can overlook my earlier rudeness."

Tiana felt embarrassed, realizing that true feelings show in times of trouble, and Ludwik had indeed shown his loyalty to Whitney. She was also somewhat intimidated by him, especially after seeing how effortlessly he had 'escorted' Hugh out, which made it clear he was not someone to be trifled with.

Without a word, Ludwik took a drag from his cigarette, hands in his pockets, and casually glanced at the door of suite 088 before turning to walk in the opposite direction. Tiana heard him ask Felix, "Where's Hugh?"

"He's been escorted to our office, and I've let go of the shareholders from the Sheldon Group. Hugh is wary of crossing you, so he hasn't dared to make a move yet."

Tiana watched Ludwik's lazy stride into the office. She immediately turned and pushed open the door to 088. "Whitney?!"

The suite was spacious, and from near the restroom, Whitney's voice emerged. "I'm here." She sounded weak, her voice hoarse.

Tiana ran to her, covering her mouth in shock, crouching to check on Whitney's breathing. "Whitney? You look so pale! What did Hugh do to you?"

stage my drowning

up. I've thrown up quite a bit, but not all the alcohol's out. I need to get to the hospital for an IV, or the alcohol poisoning

in the restroom, blood trailing to the door. Startled, she couldn't help asking, "Did Ludwik do this? He was here... stayed for about ten minutes. What did he do to you in that time? You didn't fight, did

down, silent, not telling Tiana the whole

only just

he kissed her with such intensity,

wasn't

revenge,

vomitjust in time, Whitney dared not think what might have happened next given his rage. He was furious with her

Bryce arrived late, his gaze filled with concern. Whitney gathered her strength to stand, meeting his eyes. Seeing her staggering, Bryce rushed over

was instantly irked by

the first time,

different light, her eyes narrowing at him. Was he here to take advantage of the situation Ludwik had handled? He seemed so concerned for Whitney, yet when Tiana had called him earlier, Bryce had been unhelpfully silent. Tiana, never one to mince words, coldly remarked, "Can't you see Whitney's condition for yourself?

avert

of repercussions? His expression grew tense, a stiffness crossing his

weak to speak, nodded slightly. Tiana pursed her lips, no time for disputes. "Fine, I was

bruised lips, felt a surge of anger. It was clear to any adult how those bruises came to be - from Ludwik's kiss! What

of vodka. If I hadn't expelled it, I could've gone into shock." Whitney