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?"

my drowning as an

alarmed. "Tiana, help me up. I've thrown up quite a bit, but not all the alcohol's out. I need to

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

in earlier; Ludwik's presence was too intimidating. Whitney looked down, silent, not

only just

her condition, he kissed her with such intensity, venting his hatred,

It wasn't fake. He

seeking revenge,

dared not think what might have happened next given his rage. He was furious

arrived late, his gaze filled with concern. Whitney gathered her strength to stand, meeting his eyes. Seeing her staggering, Bryce rushed over to take her from Tiana, carrying her without

was instantly irked by

first time,

yet when Tiana had called him earlier, Bryce had been unhelpfully silent. Tiana, never one to mince words, coldly remarked, "Can't you see

to avert the

Who else but Ludwik could have the capability to snatch someone from Hugh's grasp without fear of repercussions? His expression grew tense, a stiffness crossing his features, "Whitney, you've suffered. I'm sorry, I rushed over as soon as

time for disputes. "Fine, I was about to take her to the

was clear to any adult how those bruises came to be - from Ludwik's kiss! What else had happened in this suite between them? Noticing his hesitation

I hadn't expelled it, I could've gone into shock." Whitney knew he cared, and though tired of explaining, she vaguely confessed to him. But to Bryce, her explanation seemed evasive, not