Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 364

Ludwik's eyes, filled with cold fury, slowly shifted towards Jarvis amidst the crowd. A scornful laugh escaped his lips as he was led away by the police, his demeanor exuding an intimidating chill. Following behind him, a group of senior executives from Skyfaith, including

Felix, hurried along, their faces etched with grave concern.

The press conference was in uproar!

"What's going on with Skyfaith? First, a chip malfunction, and now Mr. Lippert is being accused of bribery!"

"Man, he was untouchable in Banyan City. There's no way he's getting out of this clean!"

"God, it's one thing after another, and now Skyfaith's stock is plummeting. Time to dump those shares!"

"Yeah, this company is headed for disaster."

The murmurs grew louder, Jason's frown deepening as he listened, the board members of the Lippert Group behind him shaking their heads in disapproval.

"The old man's businesses haven't even been transferred, and Ludwik's already landed himself in hot water."

"He's still young and stuck in Banyan City. Mr. Lippert, it seems there's a long way to go before you can take over the Lippert family back in Emperor City."

With the directors speaking like this, Jason felt it wasn't his place to intervene, letting Ludwik handle the situation on his own and, in turn, testing his capabilities.

Jason's frosty gaze briefly met Whitney's. He didn't know her, but something told him this woman was trouble, a real femme fatale. She was an obstacle, and his displeasure was palpable.

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In the crowd, Jarvis checked his phone to see Skyfaith's name plastered all over the headlines for all the wrong reasons, their stock in free fall. Looking at Jason's displeased expression brought a cold smirk to his face. Ludwik, the illegitimate son, thought he could just waltz back into Emperor City and push him out of the Lippert Group? Well, he'd have to get past Jarvis first!

wedding is causing frowns all around, the company deals aren't going through, and as for recognizing his son? Well,

lips curled up at the news, "Weston, well done. Without him here, your

in this

for giving him such a perfect opportunity. Ludwik was

the deal with Tyche Inc. and PotenTech, claiming

corner Ludwik with no

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police station after aiding in their investigation. Orion, waiting at the door, bombarded her with questions, "You really went all

set Ludwik up

have I ever?" Whitney's response came

reply, Ashton stormed up, furious, "The Gemstone Exhibit Project was under your watch. You didn't screw him over, yet there he was, being taken away with that look on his face? I've never seen anyone as

be bothered to respond, simply snorting in

"Look at her attitude..."

a lawyer for Elaine?" Nolan sighed, pushing him, "You go do

interrogation room. Inside, the investigator treated Ludwik with a certain level of courtesy, offering him a phone and cigarettes. Ludwik sat upright, his presence commanding and menacing. Half an hour earlier, a 'suspicious document' was found in his office drawer by the inspection team. At that moment, Ludwik felt the same heart-wrenching betrayal he experienced three years ago when Whitney sabotaged his company. To be repeatedly ensnared by the same woman was his folly, his vulnerability to temptation. Clutching his fist tightly, he knew that if the 'evidence' was deemed conclusive, Jarvis, using Whitney, would pin the crime on him. He would face significant

Click-

officer stepped in with the document, his expression odd, "Mr.

Ludwik looked up, baffled.

"You're not guilty."

his sharp gaze fixating on

your dealings

officer, arms crossed, sat back with a sense of dissatisfaction, observing

...

storm of thoughts. So, it was a bribery document, and he was nearly convicted, but someone had torn out the essential pages, leaving the evidence insufficient. He was innocent? His expressions changed rapidly, a tumultuous storm brewing in his gaze. Meaning, initially, someone was eager for his downfall, then hesitated and destroyed the evidence at the

he had dozed off. Waking up to find Whitney outside the rest room... What had she done in that time? What had she thought? Whitney, that damned woman. She couldn't bear to do it. Intent on