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Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171 

You’ve got to do something. My head is pounding, I can’t control it!Ludwik gritted his teeth, barely holding on. Before he could finish his plea, his right hand began to tremble violently. Unconsciously, he seized Elaine’s throat, lifting her off the ground with a man’s fury that seemed boundless

Ludwikwhat are you doing? Ludwik!Elaine’s face drained of color in sheer terror

She had never seen such a bloodthirsty frenzy in a manso foreign, so detached from his usual poise and grace. He was like a perilous cheetah, and she did not fancy him this way

It frightened her even more. She cherished her life dearly. Her intention upon entering had been to flaunt her Importance to Ludwik in front of Whitney and to show off before Nolan and the others. But she had no clue how to cure him

If she stayed, she feared he would strangle her in his blind rage

He was beyond recognizing anyone 

now

In a desperate flurry, Elaine’s eyes darted around until they fell upon a vase. She snatched it up and crashed it onto his head. As he staggered from the pain, she quickly jabbed a needle into his neck

The man collapsed to the floor, knocked out by the forceful intervention

Elaine crouched beside him, her face a mask of frustration, unsure what to do next. She dared not jab needles into his skull againwhat if it left him with brain damage

She would not allow for any mishap that might affect his intelligence or capabilities

She needed a perfect man, damn it

Outside, Parker heard the commotion die down and knocked on the door, Elaine, did your treatment work? Shall I call in the psychiatrist now?” 

Elaine’s face shifted hues, and before she could protest, Parker had already let the doctor in

The doctor arrived with his equipment and after a thorough check, frowned deeply, casting a glance at Elaine. Miss, you’ve merely knocked the patient out. He can’t stay unconscious forever, and when he wakes, he’ll be just as violent. You haven’t started treatment, have you?” 

Elaine’s face stiffened

Nolan and Parker exchanged a look, their brows furrowed as they turned to her. How could you hit Ludwik?” 

Elaine, flustered and annoyed, defended herself, He was delirious, attacking me. I had no choice but to do this, but rest assured, I’ll find a way to heal him.” 

Nolan, always the hothead and worried for Ludwik, snapped, Are you even capable?” 

Of course, I am. Just give me some time,Elaine argued

Parker massaged his temples. But nobody’s giving Ludwik time. Someone’s leaked word of his outburst to the Lippert family, and now Kaden, Orion, with the shareholders of Imperial Gem Corporation, are on their way here. They’re eager to seize power and blow this whole incident out of proportion, pushing for Orion to take over at Imperial Gem!” 

Those vultures!Nolan cursed

Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the hallway

Parker’s brow knotted; he’d stationed double security outside, but it seemed the Lippert family’s influence had broken through

Let’s go see what’s happening,” he urged urgently

Nolan’s face turned cold as he dialed Ashton on his phone

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Chapter 171 

You’ve got to do something. My head is pounding, I can’t control it!Ludwik gritted his teeth, barely holding on. Before he could finish his plea, his right hand began to tremble violently. Unconsciously, he seized Elaine’s throat, lifting her off the ground with a man’s fury that seemed boundless

Ludwikwhat are you doing? Ludwik!Elaine’s face drained of color in sheer terror

She had never seen such a bloodthirsty frenzy in a manso foreign, so detached from his usual poise and grace. He was like a perilous cheetah, and she did not fancy him this way

It frightened her even more. She cherished her life dearly. Her intention upon entering had been to flaunt her importance to Ludwik in front of Whitney and to show off before Nolan and the others. But she had no clue how to cure him

If she stayed, she feared he would strangle her in his blind rage

He was beyond recognizing anyone now

In a desperate flurry, Elaine’s eyes darted around until they fell upon a vase. She snatched it up and crashed it onto his head. As he staggered from the pain, she quickly jabbed a needle into his neck

The man collapsed to the floor, knocked out by the forceful intervention

Elaine crouched beside him, her face a mask of frustration, unsure what to do next. She dared not jab needles into his skull againwhat if it left him with brain damage

She would not allow for any mishap that might affect his intelligence or capabilities

She needed a perfect man, damn it

Outside, Parker heard the commotion die down and knocked on the door. Elaine, did your treatment work? Shall I call in the psychiatrist now?” 

Elaine’s face shifted hues, and before she could protest, Parker had already let the doctor in

The doctor arrived with his equipment and after a thorough check, frowned deeply, casting a glance at Elaine. Miss, you’ve merely knocked the patient out. He can’t stay unconscious forever, and when he wakes, he’ll be just as violent. You haven’t started treatment, have you?” 

Elaine’s face stiffened

Nolan and Parker exchanged a look, their brows furrowed as they turned to her. How could you hit Ludwik?Elaine, flustered and annoyed, defended herself, “He was delirious, attacking me. I had no choice but to do this, but rest assured, I’ll find a way to heal him.” 

Nolan, always the hothead and worried for Ludwik, snapped, Are you even capable?” 

Of course, I am. Just give me some time,Elaine argued

Parker massaged his temples. But nobody’s giving Ludwik time. Someone’s leaked word of his outburst to the Lippert family, and now Kaden, Orion, with the shareholders of Imperial Gem Corporation, are on their way here. They’re eager to seize power and blow this whole incident out of proportion, pushing for Orion to take over at Imperial Gem!” 

Those vultures!Nolan cursed

Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the hallway

Parker’s brow knotted; he’d stationed double security outside, but it seemed the Lippert family’s influence had broken through

Let’s go see what’s happening,he urged urgently

Nolan’s face turned cold as he dialed Ashton on his phone

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No sooner had the trio stepped out into the hallway than it erupted with noise

Kaden, a man in his sixties, stood regally at the forefront, leaning on a cane, while Orion lounged at his side, smirking

Behind them followed a procession of shareholders, all aligned with Orior’s camp 

Kaden spoke with feigned concern, I heard Ludwik’s mother is ill, quite seriously. I’ve come to visit her

Ashton, barely containing his disdain, retorted, Ludwik’s mother has been ill for many years, and you’ve shown little concern. What brings you here now?” 

Father heard that Ludwik’s illness has been aggravated by his mother’s condition; he’s just concerned. Why. are you few enough to stop us?Orion sneered with a wicked grin

Ludwik is just resting from exhaustion, no need for you and the shareholders to make a scene with a hospital visit,Parker ground out through clenched teeth

I’m well aware of Ludwik’s condition. When he was ill before, he left our servant crippled, and today he’s hurt a doctor. Such dangerous behavior cannot be tolerated. As his father, I have no choice but to commit him to a psychiatric facility again to prevent further harm,” Kaden declared with an air of finality

His flippant, heartless words incensed Whitney, who had been standing at a distance 

She had come upstairs upon hearing the commotion, hoping to check on the situation with Tiana’s help

But instead, she had stumbled upon Ludwik’s father and brother, besieging the hospital

Whitney’s heart ached with unspeakable discomfort

Natalie had told her how difficult his life had beenborn into privilege but uncherished, penniless, stealing money to buy medication for his mother

She had only heard the stories, unable to truly empathize. Now, witnessing firsthand his father’s blatant favoritism and coldheartedness, Whitney’s heart felt pierced with pain

For him, she felt sorrow, injustice, and revulsion

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