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!

it, Ludwik's wedding is causing frowns all around, the company deals aren't going through, and as for recognizing his son? Well, Ludwik might not make it

lips curled up at the news, "Weston,

this

hung up, grateful to Whitney for giving him such a perfect

seal the deal with Tyche Inc. and PotenTech, claiming we've got

was determined to corner Ludwik

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night, Whitney left the police station after aiding in their investigation. Orion, waiting at the door, bombarded her with questions, "You really went all out on him, huh? Now Ludwik's been arrested. What did the cops

Ludwik up

Whitney's response

there he was, being taken away with that look on his face? I've never seen anyone as malicious

couldn't be bothered to respond, simply snorting

"Look at her attitude..."

to find a lawyer for Elaine?" Nolan sighed, pushing him, "You go do that. Parker and I

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 trouble. The last glimmer of hope in his eyes extinguished.

Click-

police officer stepped in with the document, his

Ludwik looked up, baffled.

"You're not guilty."

his sharp gaze fixating on the document, "But that's

bribery document, but crucial pages are missing. We found no evidence of your

back with a sense of dissatisfaction, observing

...

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

discover the truth. So she seduced him. Afterward, amidst their confusion, 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 harming him, seeking revenge, yet in the end, she