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."

been on him, possibly ending years

Wilson, no thanks needed. But the explosion

appliances, is highly suspicious. Even in case of a

look into it," Phineas nodded, a promise to

it was an attempt on my life," Ludwik scoffed suddenly, "Perhaps even

room fell silent at

suspects would be the Patrick family, especially after their

waning, no one dared

and Ronan's expressions soured. Was it a deliberate

told Ludwik, "I'll thoroughly investigate this. I heard you were injured; let the ambulance

moved his arm, then confidently presented a document to Phineas, "Mr. Wilson, after tonight, I hope you see I'm not as bad as

smirked, "Are you using your

assessment of all companies seeking

Ludwik remained calm.

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

take my leave then," Ludwik said

had been silent, watched his departing

equally relieved Ludwik survived, detested the idea of the Patrick

now that he's

Ludwik right? Was the

family, but whether others are involved

so desperate to eliminate Ludwik, dared to sabotage Mr.

she was jolted back

Shane pointed at Elodie,

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

infuriating man, playing the hero even at life's edge.

Whitney brooded with frustration.