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Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187 

Whitney fought desperately as the circle of male bosses tightened around her, with Maddox at the forefront. A crowd had gathered, reveling in the spectacle

The summit was a gathering of business moguls, and these folks, if you really got down to brass tacks, had a mean streak. They wouldn’t pass up a scandalous scene

Maddox threw down the gauntlet, I’ll give you a cool million, Whitney. Your company could really use that cash, right?” 

Not enough. Take another layer off, and I’ll make it two million!” 

A hand reached out, pulling at Whitney’s sweater

No, stop!Whitney stumbled to the floor, drenched in cold sweat, clutching her belly protectively with one hand while trying to push herself up with the other

In the chaos, someone’s foot brushed against her pregnant belly, and she feared for her unborn child

Amid despair and bonedeep agony, Whitney looked up, her eyes brimming with tears, and shouted towards the impassive man above, Ludwik, please save me! I came here to bring you medicine, don’t let them humiliate me like thisit’s an insult to your child too…. 

The pill she clutched was crushed out of shape. She wanted to hold it up high, to prove her innocence, to show she wasn’t there with any ulterior motives

She hadn’t intended to embarrass him on his big day, to make him the talk of the town

Not at all

But the pill soon tumbled to the floor, and through her tearblurred vision, she saw the man upstairs still elegantly sipping his red wine

The chilling tone of the wine mirrored the frost in his eyes as he watched her impassively

That look of hatred and indifferenceit was aimed to destroy her

In that instant, Whitney felt a chill run through her, realizing just how deep his loathing ran

Perhaps his revenge was just beginning

This was his cruelty

Shivering uncontrollably and clutching her belly and the collar of her sweater, she knew she couldn’t endure the humiliation from these men any longer. She had to leave; she had to escape

Where do you think you’re running off to?Maddox grabbed her ankle again. Such delicate legs.” 

Let go, let me go!Whitney tried to run to the side

Another man blocked her way. For those legs, I’ll offer four million, Mr. Lippert doesn’t want hershe’s all yours, haha.

Ludwik, I hate youWhitney was held back, her mind flooded with piercing memories of the past when he had been tender to her, too gentle to touch her even four months into the pregnancy. And now, he had thrown her to the wolves

Once, he had been meticulous about even the slipresistant carpets in hotels, caring so much for this child. Now, he had discarded them, branding the baby a mistake

She’s dead to me from now on.” 

From here on out, you can be with whoever you want; it has nothing to do with me.” 

Oh, the cruel ironyWhitney laughed through her tears

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He hadn’t been speaking out of spite; he had meant every word

At some point, she simply stopped struggling and curled up on the floor, indifferent to whoever might drag her 

away

Five million, she’s mine!One of the young elites eagerly pulled her up

Upstairs, Ludwik’s grip on his glass tightened until it shattered in his palm, the shards cutting into his elegant fingers and drawing blood

He stared at her pale profile, intent on making her pay for her shameless appearance here, wanting her to plunge into the abyss of despair

But, with a swift stride of his long legs, he moved

Felix immediately pointed towards the staircase, Mr. Lippert, this way down!” 

I’ll pay a hundred million! All of 

outside

u, back off, let her go!A refined yet icy voice suddenly filled the room from 

Bryce, wearing a coat, strode in, his face clouded as he kicked aside the men surrounding Whitney, sending Maddox flying

Whitney, WhitneyBryce called out gently, his brow furrowed

Whitney looked up, her eyes red and fearful

I’ll get you out of here.” Bryce immediately took off his coat and wrapped it around her

Her slender body was shivering under the two layers of sweaters, her rounded belly particularly prominent as she crouched on the floor

Bryce’s eyes reddened as he checked her for any damage, relieved to find none. He took a deep breath

Whitney, trembling and helpless, clutched at his sleeve, her teeth chattering, Mr. Lutz, please, take me away” 

Let’s get out of here now!Bryce said, lifting her up without another word

He turned to the crowd and bellowed, A prestigious summit, with all of you high and mighty figures banding together to bully a defenseless woman. What a disgrace that will be for Banyan City’s business community!” 

Maddox shot Bryce a look. The young and dashing CEO of the Lutz Group was a force to be reckoned with, and Maddox had to give him some respect, though he said with a sneer, Mr. Lutz sure knows how to play the hero. This woman is Mr. Lippert’s unwanted exwife who betrayed him. Are you really willing to make an enemy of Mr. Lippert for her?” 

Bryce’s gaze shifted to the man above, who looked down with an unyielding presence, and he said angrily, A man who can’t even accommodate his exwife is no concern of mine. Ludwik, you’re heartless!” 

A piece of clothing I’ve discarded is none of Mr. Lutz’s concern. And you, you don’t even have the right to pick up my trash.” 

Some people nearby chuckled at Bryce’s expense

Whitney hid in his embrace, feeling as though Ludwik’s words had slapped her repeatedly

She trembled violently, feeling like she was in a deep freeze

Bryce, seeing her shattered by words, carried her out quickly, Does your stomach hurt? Don’t be afraid” 

Yes, it hurt so much; the baby must have felt it too. Tears fell from Whitney’s eyes

Ludwik remained motionless, his expression darkening as he watched Bryce carry the woman away

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