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 ine’s throat, lifting her off the ground with a man’s fury that seemed boundless.
“Ludwik–what are you doing? Ludwik!” ine’s face drained of color in sheer terror.
She had never seen such a bloodthirsty frenzy in a man–so 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
unt her Importance to Ludwik in front of Whitney and to show off before Nn 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, ine’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 copsed to the floor, knocked out by the forceful intervention.
ine crouched beside him, her face a mask of frustration, unsure what to do next. She dared not jab
needles into his skull again–what 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 themotion die down and knocked on the door, “ine, did your treatment
work? Shall I call in the psychiatrist now?”
ine’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 nce at
ine. “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?”
ine’s face stiffened.
Nn and Parker exchanged a look, their brows furrowed as they turned to her. “How could you hit
Ludwik?”
ine, 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.”
Nn, always the hothead and worried for Ludwik, snapped, “Are you even capable?”
“Of course, I am. Just give me some time,” ine 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!” Nn 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.
Nn’s face turned cold as he dialed Ashton on his phone.
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“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 ine’s throat, lifting her off the ground with a man’s fury that seemed boundless.
“Ludwik–what are you doing? Ludwik!” ine’s face drained of color in sheer terror.
She had never seen such a bloodthirsty frenzy in a man–so 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
unt her importance to Ludwik in front of Whitney and to show off before Nn 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, ine’s eyes darted around until they fell upon a vase. She snatched it up and
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crashed it onto his head. As he staggered from the pain, she quickly jabbed a needle into his neck.
The man copsed to the floor, knocked out by the forceful intervention.
ine crouched beside him, her face a mask of frustration, unsure what to do next. She dared not jab
needles into his skull again–what 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 themotion die down and knocked on the door. “ine, did your treatment
work? Shall I call in the psychiatrist now?”
ine’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 nce at
ine. “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?”
ine’s face stiffened.
Nn and Parker exchanged a look, their brows furrowed as they turned to her. “How could you hit
Ludwik?” ine, 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.”
Nn, always the hothead and worried for Ludwik, snapped, “Are you even capable?”
“Of course, I am. Just give me some time,” ine 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!” Nn 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.
Nn’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’vee 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
His flippant, heartless words incensed Whitney, who had been standing at a distance
She hade upstairs upon hearing themotion, 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 difort.
Natalie had told her how difficult his life had been–born 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 tant
favoritism and coldheartedness, Whitney’s heart felt pierced with pain.
For him, she felt sorrow, injustice, and revulsion.
He was vulnerable, and yet his father and brother were exploiting him, indifferent to his illness, focused
solely on seizing hispany. No wonder he was suspicious, vtile, and lonely.
And then there was her–why had she be an additional burden on him?
“He’s your son!” Nn bellowed in outrage. “Ludwik is fine! Now leave immediately!”
“No one wants to linger here. We’vee so the shareholders can see for themselves that Ludwik is
unfit to manage thepany. The corporation cannot be leaderless for a day. We need someone at the
helm,” Kaden stated tly, devoid of emotion.
“Indeed! How can he lead us if he’s mentally ill?” one shareholder, convinced by the disarray in the
hospital room, chimed in.
“It seems the rumors about Mr. Lippert’s previous stint in a psychiatric ward are true,” another
shareholder shook his head somberly.
“With four hundred billion in liquid assets stolen by Ludwik’s wife, he has be theughingstock of
Banyan City, led astray by a pretty face. And now that young Master Orion has recovered the funds, it
is only right that he take the reins of Imperial Gem Corporation!”
The shareholders had made up their minds.
Orion licked his lips, a sly smile on his face, tapping away on his phone.
Suddenly, a horde of reporters burst in, their cameras shing wildly as they aimed at Natalie’s ward.
“Orion, what the hell are you doing?” Ashton bellowed, his face flushed with rage as he charged
forward.
Parker’s eyes darkened behind his shades, and he immediately signaled the bodyguards to fortify the
corridor.
The standoff was tense, like archers with arrows drawn.
Suddenly, there was amotion from the hospital room; the sound of pounding on the door and a
man’s anguished roar.
“Damn, Ludwik’s awake!” Nn’s face went pale. “ine, get in there, try to calm him down.”
They couldn’t let Ludwike out, not with the media ready to capture his meltdown!
ine was seething inside. How could she dare go back in there after Ludwik had left those purple
bruises around her neck,
Then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw Whitney!
Somehow, she had slipped in unnoticed amid the chaos.
ine thought, it seemed Ludwik’s crazed state might just need Whitney, that wretch.
Seizing the moment when no one was looking, ine gave Whitney a fierce shove, catching her off
guard and forcing her toward the hospital room. Then, with swift decisiveness, she mmed the door
shut and locked it!