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."

of Ronan's daughter at his housewarming would have been on him, possibly ending

thanks needed. But the explosion

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

Phineas nodded, a promise to Ronan and his

on my life," Ludwik scoffed suddenly, "Perhaps even

room fell silent at

be the Patrick family, especially after

waning, no one dared offend the Patrick

and Ronan's expressions soured. Was it a deliberate

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

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 at your convenience?" Caught off

"Are you using your life to hand

hope for a fair assessment of all

Ludwik remained calm.

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

take my leave then," Ludwik said coldly, turning

been silent, watched his departing

survived, detested the idea of the Patrick family

better now that he's alive?" Shane

frowned, "Was Ludwik right? Was the explosion intentional, aimed at

family, but whether others are involved against Ludwik

shuddered at the thought. The Patrick family, so desperate to eliminate Ludwik,

was jolted back to reality

Shane pointed at Elodie, "Think she's fallen

responded coldly, though she too noticed Elodie's

even at life's edge. How did he not

Whitney brooded with frustration.