Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 746

She never expected the man to just swoop her into his arms without a word, his strong limbs enveloping her in a tight embrace.

In the darkness, she could feel his muscular build - he was incredibly strong, easily lifting her up. Dodging flames with agile moves straight out of an action movie. Elodie had to admit, her young, restless heart fluttered open in an instant.

The name Ludwik had been familiar to her ears since she studied abroad six months ago.

Her friends had all been buzzing about the return of the Lippert family's breathtaking heir, dubbed the most eligible bachelor in Harmonia Country.

In just a few months, Ludwik had expanded the Lippert legacy even further.

Then, the Lippert family faced a scandal, and Ludwik was vilified, accused of being a womanizer and even abducting a bride.

At that time, she didn't pay much attention; after all, she was barely in her twenties and still in school.

But tonight, in a life-or-death moment, she saw this stranger and noble man in a new light.

He was nothing like the rumors painted him to be. His gaze was firm, showing no signs of defeat.

In her heart, he was filled with charm, providing a sense of security to any woman, for he was strong, wise, and profound.

Elodie finally understood what love at first sight meant.

Yet Ludwik seemed oblivious to Elodie's tumultuous feelings.

He merely gave her a casual glance, too indifferent to even acknowledge her thanks.

"As long as the victims are safe, that's all that matters!"

At that moment, Phineas approached with long strides, his gaze shifting from cold to surprised upon seeing Ludwik, eventually muttering, "Ludwik, we owe you one for keeping her safe tonight."

at his housewarming would have been on him, possibly ending years of friendship with

thanks needed. But the explosion was

without gas appliances, is highly suspicious. Even in case of a

into it," Phineas nodded, a promise to

attempt on my life," Ludwik scoffed suddenly, "Perhaps even dragging Ronan's daughter into

fell silent at

Ludwik, the first suspects would be the Patrick family,

waning, no one dared offend the Patrick

Ronan's expressions soured. Was it

heard you were injured; let the ambulance

Ludwik moved his arm, then confidently presented a document to Phineas, "Mr. Wilson, after tonight, I hope you see I'm not as bad as rumored. Could you please review the Lippert family's proposal

smirked, "Are you using your life

hope for a fair assessment of all

Ludwik remained calm.

a tacit acceptance, "I'll give you this much consideration, but don't expect much from the Lippert

then," Ludwik said

who had been silent, watched his departing figure

relieved Ludwik survived, detested the idea of the Patrick family

now that he's

right? Was

could even suspect the Patrick family, but whether others are involved against Ludwik remains unseen," Shane replied

so desperate to eliminate

in thought, she was jolted back to reality

pointed at Elodie, "Think she's fallen for

knows? I don't care," Whitney responded coldly, though she too noticed Elodie's peculiar

even at life's edge. How did

Whitney brooded with frustration.