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!

is causing frowns all

City, Mrs. Lippert's lips curled up at the news, "Weston, well done.

in this together,

grateful to Whitney for giving him such a

"While Ludwik's being interrogated, let's seal the deal with Tyche Inc. and PotenTech, claiming

determined to corner Ludwik with no way

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with questions, "You

Ludwik up again, did

ever?" Whitney's response came with

watch. You didn't screw him over, yet there he was, being

be bothered to respond, simply snorting in

"Look at her attitude..."

Elaine?" Nolan sighed, pushing him, "You go do that. Parker and

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

Click-

with the document, his expression odd, "Mr. Lippert, you're free to

Ludwik looked up, baffled.

"You're not guilty."

was taken aback, his sharp gaze fixating on the document, "But

laid the document in front of him, "Indeed, it's a bribery document, but crucial pages are missing. We found no evidence of your dealings with officials. During Whitney's questioning, she couldn't provide evidence of your alleged interactions either. So,

crossed, sat back with a sense of

...

the evidence insufficient. He was innocent? His expressions changed rapidly, a tumultuous storm

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?