Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 613

Felix,

She said that Florence threatened her life with Sammy's, forcing her to marry Bryce.

I want you on this immediately!

I suspect Bryce has a hand in this.

Ludwik's lips, cold as ice, were pressed against his phone, while his slender fingers twirled a small blue velvet box in his palm.

Felix was known for his efficiency.

Minutes later, Felix called back, "Mr. Lippert!

I've done some digging.

Mid-last month, right after Florence announced her pregnancy, she had a meeting with Ms. Valentine!

Ms. Valentine went straight from her own company, so it was off our radar.

And interestingly, before their meeting, Bryce had a one-on-one with Florence..."

Ludwik's knuckles whitened as he crushed the end of his cigarette, clarity dawning in his eyes.

Yes, if Florence used Sammy to coerce Whitney into marriage, she could've forced her to marry anyone.

Why specifically Bryce?

Bryce must've been meddling, playing a pivotal role in tearing him apart from Whitney.

Bryce... The thought of the child he lost, with Bryce's taunts echoing in his ears, suggesting Whitney get an abortion.

Ludwik's eyes darkened with a blood-red fury, a storm brewing within.

"Mr. Lippert... where exactly are you at the moment?" Felix's voice was still careful, persistent, "The entire Lippert family is anxious for updates on you, I..." Click-

-

Ludwik decisively ended the call.

In the sacred church beside the manor, Ludwik returned.

radiating a blend of distinction and tenderness, the white accentuating his sharp features. Yet, a

hand, and turned to the priest, "Begin our

in Whitney's eyes as she tried to retreat, desperate to escape the

held her tightly

"I was already married to Bryce

doesn't count, forget it. Whitney, our real wedding

with the

Western-faced priest smiled and

Whitney to be your lawfully wedded wife, to live together in the holy estate of matrimony, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, as long as you both

gaze then shifted towards Whitney, who looked like a

you take Ludwik to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in God's grace, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, forsaking all

shaking her head defiantly, "I

Ludwik answered for her, tightening his

in pain, unable

on him,

I don't care, but I've already had a ceremony with

be his

covered her mouth, his eyes

diamond ring. His eyes deepened with cold, removing

diamond ring from the velvet box onto her

like it?"

tried to remove it, but it

now pronounce you husband and wife. You

eyes widened in shock, but before she could react, Ludwik leaned in, sealing her

an instant, the irony of Bryce's recent kiss not lost on

bit him, yet she couldn't escape his grasp. His lips pressed

did Ludwik release her, casually wiping away the blood, even smirking, "Biting me?

with a priest

furiously, she stomped hard on his white leather shoes, venting her

cool off,"

this wedding can never be real, let me

the pink ring, cursing and

behind them, "Mr. Lippert,

Ludwik wasn't worried about

caught up to her on the beach, scooping her up in a

let's enjoy

this end? Have you lost your mind?" Whitney screamed hysterically, "I said I want to go home! What is

her straight