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."

on him, possibly ending years of friendship with Ronan and creating a

thanks needed. But the

gas appliances, is highly suspicious. Even in case of a malfunction, the villa's emergency systems should've provided enough time to escape. But tonight's

it," Phineas nodded, a

life," Ludwik scoffed suddenly,

fell silent

suspects would be the Patrick family, especially after their obvious schemes at

one dared offend the Patrick

soured.

heard you were injured; let the ambulance take you

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

you using your life

a fair assessment of all

Ludwik remained calm.

the document, a tacit acceptance, "I'll give you this

leave then," Ludwik said

silent, watched his departing figure until it

equally relieved Ludwik survived, detested the

now that he's

"Was Ludwik right? Was

Patrick family, but whether

family, so desperate

she was jolted back to reality by

pointed at Elodie, "Think she's fallen

knows? I don't care," Whitney responded coldly, though

that infuriating man, playing the hero even at life's edge. How did he not

Whitney brooded with frustration.