Chapter 193
Ludwik frowned as he watched Whitney walk with an exaggerated sway in her step.
He moved closer, taking her delicate hand in his. His brow arched with a mocking challenge, “You want
me to take this, so why not give it to me yourself?”
Was he deliberately picking a fight?
“Wasn’t it you who refused to take it?” Whitney shot back with a hint of sarcasm.
Ludwik’s voice turned icy, “As if you’d dare poison me.”
Whitney’s heart ached. He would rather believe ine’s lies than trust in her remedies.
Suddenly, she found herself swept up in his arms.
“What are you doing?” Whitney pushed against him.
“What do you think I want to do?” His eyes were deep, carrying a mischievous glint.
Whitney fell silent.
As Ludwik carried her, his scent enveloped her, a familiar warmth she longed for. It felt like her heart
was suspended in the air; even the slightest softening from him sparked the fantasy that he might
forgive her.
What had made her so meek? Was it the fear of losing him?
She looked down quietly. Then, her stomach growled audibly.
Whitney discreetly covered her belly.
Felix chuckled from the side, “Miss Valentine, seems like the little one’s hungry.”
Ludwik stiffened briefly, his expression unreadable, but he changed course toward the hospital
cafeteria. It was a spotless and hygienic ce. He seated her at a table and sat across from her
without a word.
Felix went to order food.
Whitney stole nces at Ludwik’s profile until she was interrupted by an elderly voice, tinged with
amusement, “Ludwik, what a coincidence!”
Ludwik looked up and quickly rose to his feet, respectful, “Braxton, it’s been ages. What brings you to
Banyan City?”
Hearing the name, Whitney turned sharply to see the renowned Braxton from the South City!
As a healer, she remembered every face she treated.
Braxton chatted with Ludwik, “I heard this little hospital had an impressive traditional healer. My stroke
didn’t kill me thanks to a young nurse who saved me with her acupuncture. I thought I’de take a
look!”
What? Whitney was startled. How did Braxton know it was a young nurse?
She averted her gaze.
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But Braxton had already noticed her scrutiny and turned to her sweet face.
“You are?” Braxton squinted at Whitney, examining her closely from her face to her slender hands.
His gaze shifted, even Ludwik noticed something was off. He interjected, “Braxton, is there something
about my wife?”
“Your wife?” Braxton was taken aback.
To outsiders, Ludwik had no time to exin and referred to her as such. He nodded.
Braxton peered at Whitney, then chuckled with recognition, “No wonder, youngdy, that night…”
Whitney nced at Ludwik’s puzzled look and quickly signaled to Braxton not to reveal anything.
In front of her benefactor, Braxton caught on that the youngdy had her concerns and paused.
“Do you know each other?” Ludwik asked sharply.
“Oh, it’s nothing.” Braxtonughed, shifting the topic, “Ludwik, I heard about your dramatic moves in
Banyan City’s business world. Thepany that won the South Citynd bid turns out to be backed by
your brother. A little family rivalry in the Lippert family, eh? But I wasn’t wrong about you. You’ve
be the CEO of the Skyfaith Electronic Tech, outshining your previous ventures. You’re probably
going to make the Lippert family surrender the Imperial Gem Corporation, aren’t you?”
“That was always mine,” Ludwik said calmly.
Whitney watched him, knowing there was a storm of ruthlessness hidden beneath his calm, already
strategizing as always. But it was just making Orion jump through hoops.
Braxton didn’t say more, and after a meaningful look at Whitney, he left.
Whitney understood the old man’s intention. He probably wanted to thank her. Felix was still waiting on
the meal, so she excused herself to the restroom and left the table.
Following Braxton’s direction, she turned a corner and found him supported by his son, waiting for
her.
“Youngdy, did you save my life?” Braxton asked, his emotions stirring.
Whitney didn’t confirm, only smiling, “Sir, you have the aura of longevity.”
“I’m in my eighties, longevity enough. I know it was you. That night, I briefly opened my eyes and saw a
young nurse with needles working over my head. You were remarkable; after your treatment, my mind
cleared. I caught a glimpse of your eyes, just like these.”
Whitneyughed; she had been well–covered that night.
“You discreetly saved me to keep Ludwik Lippert out of jail?”
Knowing they were married, Braxton pieced the rest together.
But he wondered, “Why not let him know?”
Whitney paused before answering, “Sir, there was an error with the bidding due to my uncle, which also
falls on me. It led to your negotiation with him going awry, causing your condition. I didn’t want you to
die, nor did I want him to face consequences, so I discreetly came to your aid. However, it was still
against medical regtions, and besides, telling him now is pointless. He has deep misconceptions
about me, and he might not believe me.”
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Her tone held a note of loss.
Braxton looked at her, smiled faintly, “A little couple’s quarrel?”
Whitney shook her head. If only it were that simple.
“Don’t worry, such a kind–hearted youngdy like you. He’ll realize how much you love him eventually.
You saved me at the risk of being arrested. Could you leave me your contact information? If I ever fall
ill again, I’d like to call on your expertise, and I’d pay whatever it costs.”
“I never take money for my acupuncture; saving lives is second nature to me.” Whitney reached out
and checked Braxton’s pulse, “If you’ll excuse me.”
After checking his pulse, she nodded, “You’re doing great. Here’s my card.”
“Thank you, thank you so much!” Braxton said, treasuring the card. As he walked away, he said to his
son, “What a kind–hearted youngdy. That Ludwik is one lucky guy.”
Perhaps it was the joy of having saved a life, seeing Braxton bouncing around with such vitality that
brought a hint of happiness to Whitney’s heart. She let out a soft sigh and sent a text to Felix; she
wasn’t going to eat and would be leaving early.
Around the corner, just a stone’s throw away, Ludwik’s deep gaze followed Whitney as she walked
away.
Felix was equally astonished.
“Mr. Lippert… it turns out, that night in South City, the missus wasn’t hiding out in Banyan City
indifferent to your situation. On the contrary, she went alone to save Braxton! And the next morning,
she was misunderstood by you. And just now, she said that the sabotage with the contract was
Keegan’s doing, so she wasn’t involved in Keegan’s revenge against you!”
“I have ears!” Ludwik snapped. His tall frame tensed up.
He hadn’t expected to follow in secret only to overhear such news.
That night, she had secretly saved his life.
But why had she kept it a secret? And why was she still hiding it from him now?
He instructed, “Go confirm whether she really went to South City that night.”
Felix nodded, then added, “Mr. Lippert, I think Madam’s heart is with you in this revenge plot of
Keegan’s. Could it be possible that Keegan forced her into it? She risked jail to save Braxton. If she
didn’t love you, why would she take such a risk?”
Ludwik closed his eyes, his heart fluttering slightly.
Had he finally found a shred of evidence that she cared for him?
Braxton had praised her acupuncture skills, and it seemed it was not without merit.
She had repeatedly lied, iming that when he had his hysterical episode, it was she who stayed by
his side.
Tiana had also vouched for her.
Suddenly, Ludwik asked, “Felix, that night, at the door of my hospital room, did you really see her
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