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?"

drowning as an

listened to her shaky breath, alarmed. "Tiana, help me up. I've thrown up quite a bit, but not all the alcohol's out. I need to get to the hospital for

up, glancing at the overturned bodyguard 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

had been too scared to come in earlier; Ludwik's presence was too intimidating. Whitney looked down, silent, not telling Tiana the whole truth. "He just helped me vomit the

had only just realized the

he kissed her with such intensity, venting

wasn't fake.

seeking revenge,

was furious with her for 'terminating' their child! Whitney wondered how long she would have to bear this blame;

her strength to stand, meeting his eyes. Seeing her staggering, Bryce rushed over to take her from

was instantly irked

For the first

the situation Ludwik had handled? He seemed so concerned for Whitney, yet when Tiana had called him

to avert the

grew tense, a stiffness crossing his features, "Whitney, you've suffered. I'm sorry, I rushed over as soon as I heard. You look terrible, and your breathing is

"Fine, I was about to take her to the hospital anyway. You can lend

any adult how those bruises came to be - from Ludwik's kiss! What else had happened in this

it, I could've gone into shock." Whitney knew he cared, and though tired of explaining, she vaguely confessed to