Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 291

At first, Ludwik seemed somewhat fair about Jaxon's situation, which nearly convinced Whitney that he wasn't a complete jerk.

She almost believed that he was clueless about her uncle's case and was just misused by Elaine's influence. But in a flash, any shred of goodwill evaporated.

Just as Whitney was about to step up and confront them, Bryce gently pulled her back, shielding her behind him. He winked at her, as if to say, "Do you really need to get involved?"

Bryce then put himself between Whitney and Ludwik, his disdain evident. "Mr. Lippert, among those present, who's really in need of a billion? This establishment's owner certainly doesn't need your billion. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I happen to own a bit of it, not much, just 90%. So, Mr. Lippert and your fiancée, you can see yourselves out!"

With that, he elegantly gestured towards the door. Whitney couldn't help but smirk, recognizing the dismissal as one would shoo away an unwelcome pet.

Ludwik, with his icy gaze unflinching, shot back at Bryce, "Mr. Lutz seems to have forgotten the terror of the prison incident at Emperor City three years ago. Or perhaps, you're itching for a repeat? Flaunting your strength in front of a lady requires weighing your own capabilities."

Elaine, proudly clinging to her man, chimed in, "Ludwik, Mr. Lutz is just trying to impress Ms. Valentine, provoking you because he can't handle a scolding. It seems Ms. Valentine has quite the handle on her man."

Her backhanded compliments added fuel to the fire, stirring up drama.

"Unlike Elaine, who after three years, is still meekly nodding along to Mr. Lippert,

in your career. Unlike Elaine, who's lost her career focus, solely fixated on marriage, yet here you are, three years

Ludwik, said, "How could I forget the prison disaster three years ago? I'd gladly invite Mr. Lippert for a cup of 'tea'

disregard for Ludwik. Since Bryce took the helm, the Lutz Group had seen remarkable growth over

waiting, Bryce, let's go. Let's not

"Who's irrelevant?"

"Whitney, stop right there."

her off balance, nearly into Ludwik's arms. Thankfully, she steadied herself against a wall, her patience wearing thin, "Mr. Lippert, enough with the public manhandling.

couldn't hide his irritation. She was reclaiming Skye Gem Ltd., soaring high. Her confidence seemed unshakable. His gaze lingered on her, from her carefully applied makeup to her fiery red lips and her poised demeanor, undeniable

you sorted out the divorce papers yet?" He was sure she'd play games, not wanting a quick divorce. "So keen on running the company

The divorce application is with the registry; after a seven-day cooling-off period, the papers will be mailed

considered dangling the divorce papers over Elaine's head for spite. But now, with Elaine's complications, Whitney felt it unnecessary

a weight lift at the news. Ludwik was finally getting a divorce! Marrying him would now be effortless. However, Ludwik didn't share the joy of impending divorce documents. His gaze fixed on Whitney, filled with surprise and an unexplained panic tightening around his heart. Wasn't she

a hint of pain? Lost in his thoughts, Ludwik's brows furrowed deeply... Meanwhile, Whitney turned away, walking side by side with Bryce towards their reserved spot. Elaine

now, sure to inform the Bartels family that Jaxon didn't