Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 534

Ludwik left Whitney's mansion, his sleek Bentley cutting through the city streets. During the drive, his phone rang, interrupting the tense silence inside the car.

"Ludwik, about those capsules you handed me this morning," the doctor's voice trembled on the line, "I've run some tests on the powder... It's not amoxicillin."

"It's... a kind of sedative."

Fear laced the doctor's tone. "Who would dare use such a prohibited substance on you?"

Ludwik's imposing frame stiffened against the leather seat, his gaze sharp. "Turn the car around, Felix!"

Felix slammed on the brakes, swiveling the Bentley in a swift motion. "Mr. Lippert, what's the plan?"

"Get Parker on the line. We need to have a word with Dr. Ryan."

His words were ice cold, leaving no room for doubt about his intentions.

At 2 p.m., Ryan found himself in a nondescript house, hands bound, courtesy of Parker's 'invitation.'

As he stumbled in, he was greeted by the sight of two men in sleek, dark suits, the embodiment of intimidation in the dim light.

"...Ludwik?" Ryan's voice was laced with confusion and fear.

Ludwik signaled Parker to cut him loose. Now free, Ryan didn't dare to stand, his oppressor's dark aura pinning him to the spot. He attempted a weak smile. "Ludwik, what brings me here?"

"Just a little chat," Ludwik said, playing with his lighter, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "About the 'amoxicillin' you prescribed. Made for an... interesting night."

Ryan's face paled.

But thinking Florence had covered his tracks, Ryan tried to bluff. "You're joking. Amoxicillin is just an antibiotic. How could it cause memory loss?"

"Is that so?" Ludwik raised an eyebrow, presenting a medical report. "This says it's a sedative."

Parker flung the report at Ryan, his grip tightening on his collar. "You drugged Harmonia Country's top bachelor with a sedative? Dr. Ryan, do you realize what this means for your career?"

Ryan, drenched in cold sweat, could only stammer in denial. "I just gave you one capsule. How did you find out...?"

"Always be cautious," Ludwik said slowly, his eyes growing colder. "I left a bit of powder on the capsule box."

"You dare drug me, and you think I'll let you see tomorrow's sunrise?"

"Spare me! It’s just a sedative; it won't cause much harm to your body."