Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 856

Whitney sighed, her tone laced with exasperation, "Do you think I'd let him install cameras in the bedroom?"

Ludwik's gaze darkened, "What about the bathroom?"

"Absolutely not!"

Whitney's face flushed with indignation, "If he did, do you think I could ever feel comfortable living there?"

"You didn't tell me about this at all."

Ludwik suddenly swerved the steering wheel, his lips pressed into a thin line.

Whitney was jolted by his abrupt movement, her soft hair brushing against her fair cheeks. She peeked at him through her locks, noticing the storm brewing in his expression, "What's got you so mad, Ludwik?"

"What do you think I'm mad about?"

His question was gentle yet loaded with restraint.

"If I had known you were living under his watch, I never would've agreed to let you stay in that mansion! Whitney, if he ever spied on you in the shower, I'd gouge his eyes out!"

Whitney fell silent for a moment, her heart racing.

From the turmoil in his deep eyes, she knew he wasn't speaking lightly.

Her fingers twitched as she hurriedly explained, "Are you out of your mind? He didn't. I know how to protect myself."

Ludwik scoffed, "If you knew how to protect yourself, how did you almost end up choked or poisoned that night? I never want to experience that fear again. I hate that I didn't know the danger you were in by staying with Bryce. You kept it from me. If it weren't for Tiana and Parker arriving in time, and Sammy spilling the beans, do you have any idea what Bryce could've done to you? My woman, I won't let him lay a finger on you, not even a glance, without making him pay tenfold!"

Whitney stared at his determined features, feeling her heart tremble with a mix of emotions, eventually settling into a warm flutter.

She clenched her fists, reminding herself not to be swayed by his words.

Whitney pursed her lips, observing his brooding appearance and muttered, "Anyway, I got out of the situation safely, and I appreciate your help during this time."

"What do you mean by that?" Ludwik turned to her again, his tone colder.

She weighed her words, aiming to set boundaries—

But before she could speak, Ludwik abruptly pulled the Rolls-Royce to the side of the road and leaned in close, trapping her.

With no place to hide, Whitney's face was overshadowed as she tried to push him away, "Ludwik, what are you doing?"

"I'm about to teach someone a lesson about burning bridges," he said with a sinister smile, though his eyes were cold and fierce.

"You're teaching me a lesson? Stay back!" Whitney protested, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.

"So, you think you deserve a lesson, huh? Whitney." His hand brushed her cheek, leaving her shivering with a mixture of anger and embarrassment.

"Helping me was your choice. If you didn't want to, whatever happened to the Sheldon Group would not be your concern. What gives you the right to lecture me now?"

"Don't you get it." Ludwik's forehead touched hers gently, his voice filled with resignation, "I cherish you too much. I would never let you suffer for the sake of business or profit, not even the slightest. I would never make you wait in distress, hoping for a turnaround. Even if I, Ludwik, were down and out, I'd fight tooth and nail for you, Whitney. A man's instinct is to love his woman. I don't want your thanks. If possible, Whitney... I wish to be with you, and our kids..."

What next?

He surely meant to propose they get back together.

Whitney's heart raced, her eyes wide and glistening as she stared at his handsome face.