Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 366

"Hand it over to me first." The man furrowed his brow, pondering for a few seconds before his slender fingers picked up the recording. He then walked out of the room.

Felix silently shut his mouth, thinking to himself that Ms. Valentine had sent it over, surely wanting Mr. Lippert to deal with Elaine fairly. Was Mr. Lippert hesitating?

Wonder if Ms. Valentine would be disappointed upon replaceing out?

-

Inside the Banyan City Police Department.

In the cell holding Elaine, Delphine Zane hurriedly slipped some cash to the officers, who exchanged glances before leaving them some space.

Delphine immediately said, "Elaine, it was only after you fainted from vomiting blood that Ludwik finally showed a bit of leniency and agreed to come get you. You have to seize this opportunity! Your dad told you, Jarvis fled back to Emperor City overnight. He had planned to sabotage Ludwik's company but got promptly outmaneuvered, and the Jar Rail Corporation suffered massive losses. About the kidnapping of Daniel, Jarvis pinned it on a scapegoat from the Jar Rail Corporation..."

Delphine gave Elaine a meaningful look, "Jarvis has been defeated, and since he's run back to Emperor City, there's no one to refute your story. You know what to say, right?!"

Elaine's gaze shifted, a cold light passing through her eyes as she clenched her teeth, "I understand, Mom."

"It's all because of the mess you and he got into that Ludwik's disappointed in you. Do you know how people outside are mocking our family, mocking you..." "Enough!" Delphine didn't want Zane to continue berating their daughter and quickly pulled him away, casting a warning glance at Elaine before they left.

-

It wasn't until noon that Elaine completed the bail process, supported out of the police station by a couple of paramedics.

She was still dressed in the luxurious, diamond-studded wedding gown from the day before, but after a night of interrogation, its romance and elegance were lost. The dress was wrinkled and dragged on the ground, her makeup smeared across her face from tears, making her look both pitiful and ridiculous.

Seeing Elaine, no longer the pure and gentle woman he remembered, Ludwik felt nothing but estrangement.

"Elaine..." Upon seeing the tall, handsome man, her eyes reddened, and she rushed towards him, lifting her dress.

But before she could reach him, Ludwik calmly caught her arm, instinctively pulling away.

Elaine stumbled into a nearby pillar, her heart skipping a beat as she stiffly looked up at him.

His face was cold, elegant, and calm, lacking any of the compassion he had shown her before.

She knew the video with Jarvis had completely angered him.

A look of regret and pain crossed her face as she sobbed, "Ludwik, I didn't mean to deceive you yesterday, I'm sorry, I was forced by Jarvis! I had no choice, please let me explain..."

"Stand up," Ludwik said, glancing at the disheveled woman with a detached tone. "Let's go back first, Elaine."

Ludwik nodded to the maid he had brought with him, who helped Elaine up. He then walked towards his Bentley.

Elaine wiped away her tears, giving the maid a cold look before weakly getting into the Bentley.

Throughout the drive, she didn't dare to speak, her heart filled with anxiety. However, she noticed they were heading towards Everwood Villa Estate...

Her tense heart relaxed a bit, and she couldn't help but smile.

Even if Ludwik was angry, he was still letting her return to their home, to the place she shared with Daniel. It seemed...

Just then, the car stopped, interrupting Elaine's thoughts.

Ludwik stepped out with a swift stride.

Elaine hurriedly followed, lifting her dress.

-

In the villa next door, Daniel was helping Taryn take care of Grandma. Recently, Grandma seemed to be reacting to the outside world?

For instance, if the sunlight outside was too intense, Grandma's face seemed to turn slightly to avoid it.

Also, Taryn mentioned discussing bathroom times with Grandma, and she actually followed the schedule!

Before, Grandma's biological clock had been all over the place!

These were all discoveries made by Taryn, who was very attentive.

Danny and Sammy speculated privately that although Grandma was still in a vegetative state, unable to speak or move, maybe she could now hear them and even respond slightly?

This was a positive sign, right? If they could get Mom to come for a consultation...

Just as Danny was pondering this, he heard his dad's car outside, along with that wicked woman Elaine's crying.

Daniel's lips curled coldly, and he quickly returned to the main house.

As soon as Elaine entered,

Daniel leaned against the door, not hiding his scorn, "Wow, the woman who cheated on my dad at their wedding is back."

Elaine's face stiffened, barely suppressing her nausea.

She glared at the little brat.

"Danny, go upstairs," Ludwik stood firmly and spoke.

Daniel snorted, his eyes catching sight of two large suitcases near the living room sofa.

With a smirk, he couldn't be bothered to stay any longer and turned to go upstairs.

After his son's door closed, Ludwik finally turned towards the sofa-

Elaine, looking frail, caught up and started, "Ludwik, can't you forgive me? I know I was wrong, but that was before the wedding, and, you've been with Whitney too... I know all about it, and I've forgiven you. Let's call it even, okay? You and Jason said if I could clear my name at the police station, we could have the wedding again... Ludwik, everyone's mocking me now, let's have the wedding soon, or my reputation will be ruined..."

"Elaine, we need some time apart! The wedding is off for now. And please, start moving out today."

Ludwik massaged his temples, towering and unmoved, his face etched with exhaustion.

"..." Elaine was stunned for a few seconds, seemingly unable to grasp his meaning until she followed the direction of his pointing finger toward two large suitcases.

Her face grew pale by the second.

"What... Ludwik, what are you saying?"

"Your clothes have already been packed by the maid."

"No! I'm not moving out!" Elaine's scream almost pierced the air.

Her shrieking voice, coupled with her distorted face, made Ludwik feel as if he was looking at a stranger.

Where had the gentle, soft-spoken Elaine gone?

Or had she been pretending all this time in front of him?

He frowned, even doubting if this woman, full of vigor, could be the same one who fainted from spitting blood at the police station.

Seeing his piercing gaze, Elaine quickly softened, collapsing to the ground.

She clutched her stomach, her face deathly pale, and pitifully grabbed onto his pant leg, "Ludwik, please. You promised yesterday. Without a wedding redo, how can I survive in these circles? I only have one kidney, and now with that video with Jarvis, who would want me? After all these years I've stood by you, can't you forgive me just once? I've already explained, Jarvis forced me. He's your uncle's adopted son, ruthless in his methods. He threatened me with you; I had no choice. I know I was foolish. After the first time, he kept blackmailing me, and I couldn't tell you, I was already repulsive to you, and if you knew I cheated, I feared you would despise me even more..."

"So, your conspiracy with him in kidnapping Danny, playing the 'hostage,' was also against your will?"

"You bribed Mr. Turner to secretly steal the SkyfaithSharp-F Chip for Jarvis, was that fake too?" Ludwik, looking down from his height, dropped a voice recorder!