Chapter 253
“Nothing… Just some work stuff bothering me,” Ludwik said hastily, covering up his unease.
ine eyed him with a mix of curiosity and suspicion. However, he had not been able to perform for
three years, so she did not doubt that he hadn’t been fooling around.
There was no way another woman could arouse him!
She shed a casual smile. “Here, try the steak I grilled and this bottle of Lafite I had airmailed first
thing this morning. Give it a taste, Ludwik.”
She perched seductively on the edge of the dining table, her legs lightly encircling his, her foot yfully
stroking him in a flirtatious gesture.
Ludwik felt ufortable, his brow furrowing as he forced down the steak.
Eating felt like chewing wax; he nced at the red wine, then at ine’s purposeful gaze, and
declined. “I have workter. No drink for me.”
ine bit her lip in frustration. When she was informed that Ludwik was in perfect health, she was
overjoyed. She had set her sights on winning him over tonight!
Taking a sip of wine, she straightened up, wrapping her arms around Ludwik’s neck with a sultry
whisper, “Then I guess I’ll just have to feed you…”
As her lips approached, Ludwik firmly grasped her chin, his eyes chilling.
“Mmm…” ine’s eyes snapped open to his cold stare, shivering before she adopted a wounded tone.
“Ludwik, how can we talk about marriage and kids if you’re like this? All of Banyan City knows we’re
getting married in a month, and my parents are expecting grandchildren. I want to be a happy bride.”
He didn’t y into her coquettish behavior but instead asked, “Why was my medical information sent to
you in real time?”
ine hesitated, having forgotten Ludwik’s disdain for control. She had touched a nerve but yed the
aggrieved party. “I was just too concerned about you, Ludwik.”
“It seems to me you’re just too eager to have kids,” Ludwik said coolly.
Her eyes welled up. “Are you ming me? I just don’t want to end up only getting pregnant at such an
old age. I really want to be intimate with you, to strengthen our love.”
This woman had sacrificed a lot for him, and Ludwik’s gaze softened. Cupping her face, he said
resignedly, “Why the tears? I’ll get better. Just give me some time. And if you’re in a hurry…”
He lowered his voice with a frown. “You could buy some… toys.”
ine’s face flushed with a mix of guilt and embarrassment. She had already bought several toys, but
they could only quench her thirst temporarily! There was a man right here!
She felt near madness but would never let him see her as an indecent woman.
Pretending to be bashful, she snuggled into his embrace. “What are you talking about? That’s not my
point. You know I only love and want you, Ludwik. I’m willing to wait for you to recover.” “Then let’s
leave it for tonight. I’m really not in the mood. Sorry to make you wait.” Ludwik took the opportunity to
sidestep the issue.
His tone was cool and distant.
ine felt like she was choking on her frustration. It looked like tonight was another bust. He seemed
to be resisting her more and more. She could not tell if he genuinelycked interest in women or if he
was actually unwell.
Swallowing her pride, she angled for some constion, eyes calcting as she held him. “Then you
owe me, Ludwik.”
“What do you want?” To Ludwik, as long as it was not sex, anything else was fine.
Over the past three years, he had been indulgent and generous with ine in material aspects.
The woman knew this was his way ofpensating.
She epted gleefully, often initiating requests herself, knowing that they served as proof to the world
of Ludwik’s indulgence.
This time. ine’s request came with a sly smile. “I heard that Skye Gem Ltd.’s assets are being
auctioned off?”
Ludwik was taken aback but indifferent. “Yeah.”
After that woman had run away three years ago, leaving no trace, they had not finalized their divorce,
so Skye Gem Ltd. was legally his. He had not cared to deal with it and left it to the
courts.
When Bryce was released, he tried to interfere, but Ludwik cut off his capital chain right away.
The court had frozen Skye Gem Ltd. for three years, and now its assets were up for auction. If not for
ine bringing it up, Ludwik would not even remember it.
ine’s businesslike proposal was, “I want you to buy it for me. Not for any other reason, but I’ve got
my eye on the Skye Gem brand. You know I’m a talented designer, and I can run apany. I want to
bring in some extra business for you.”
“I don’t need you to bring in extra business. You couldn’t spend all my money in five lifetimes.”
ine leaped into his arms, saying understandingly. “After all, it’s Danny’s mother’spany. You may
hate Whitney, but I want to do something for Danny.”
“You’re too kind,” Ludwik’s eyes softened, “I’ll make sure Danny gets along with you.”
Out of sight. ine’s lips curled into a smirk.
Of course, she was not doing this for that little brat; she wanted all of Banyan City to see how much
Ludwik pampered her. With just a word from her, his ex-wife’spany would be bought and gifted to
her.
What did it matter if Whitney was dead? Running herpany was a victory for ine!
Plus, she would score points with Ludwik; now, he would make sure Danny respected her.
With feigned sweetness, ine suggested, “I want to take Danny to the auction tomorrow night. He has
a connection with Skye Gem. And Ludwik, Danny’s nearly four years old, he should ses more of the
world, or he’ll grow up even more isted and introverted.”
Ludwik frowned, “Danny has never been in the public eye, and he’s fragile!”
ine was persuasive. “We’re about to get married. Danny can’t stay hidden forever. We can travel
discreetly, and I promise to take good care of the little guy. You can’t keep him in am ivory tower
forever.”
Ludwik wondered if protecting Danny too much from a young age had contributed to his istion.
He pondered for a moment, then said, “Your way, then.”
ine’s lips curled in triumph. This was all part of her mother’s strategy: bringing Daniel Lippert to the
public eye for the first time, and Ludwik buying Skye Gem Ltd. for her. The significance was profound,
solidifying her position as Mrs. Lippert in the eyes of high society..
Everything was in preparation for their smooth marriage.
The following day, in the evening.
The grand auction of Skye Gem’s assets was the talk of Banyan City, set to take ce at the bustling
convention center downtown.
Orion, ever the gentleman, had sent over a tuxedo and arranged for a chauffeur.
Whitney smirked at his thoughtful arrangements, applying a touch of makeup to entuate her
features before descending the staircase to the sleek sedan waiting outside.
Meanwhile, a sneaky little figure with a tiny suitcase emerged outside the entrance of a posh high-rise.
Sammy, peeking from beneath a pair of kiddie sunsses, scouted the area and spotted his mother
getting into a luxury car – a shiny Lamborghini, no less!
Where on earth was Mommy headed? After all, it took him ages to track her down to Harmonia Country
using his trusty GPS watch!
Yet, she left before he had even exchanged a word with her!
Sammy dared not call her, fearing a scolding that might send him six feet under. Instead, he
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Pouting, he stowed his suitcase with the concierge, hailed a cab, and said, “Hey, Mister, follow that
Lamborghini up ahead!”
“Good heavens, kiddo, you’re what, three or four? You know what a Lamborghini is? Smarty pants like
you shouldn’t be out here alone. Doesn’t your mom worry?”
The driver was bbergasted, torn between calling the cops and minding his own business.
With a swift nce, Sammy whipped out a wad of cash. “Mister, let’s make a deal, no chit-chat, and I’ll
make it worth your while.”
The driver, taken aback by the child’s angelic grin, muttered to himself and started the engine. Kids
these days, growing up way too fast, with brains to match.