Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 407

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Tiana was absolutely gobsmacked, "Whitney! Can you believe Ludwik is such a big deal? He's Jason's son, the top bachelor of Harmonia Country, straight from Emperor City. And here I was, thinking he was already a catch in Banyan City. Shame he's a jerk, otherwise, you could really consider getting back together. Imagine being the leading lady of Harmonia Country."

Whitney was speechless, Tiana's flip-flopping was legendary.

"Seriously, the way the Lippert family rolled out the red carpet for him, it's clear how much Jason values Ludwik! The man really does let his achievements speak for themselves," Tiana couldn't help but admit.

Whitney glanced at the handsome figure again, noting he hadn't even mentioned his trip to Emperor City. After their argument, it seemed he had quickly moved on, no longer feeling the need to communicate with her. Do men really move on that quickly? She felt a surprising pang of loss and scoffed at herself as she put down her tablet...

Emperor City.

At the airport, Ludwik stood out, greeted by the Lippert family's top brass - executives, management, and shareholders. They all nodded in unison, "Welcome home, young master!"

Even Parker, who was no stranger to grandeur, was taken aback by the spectacle.

Ludwik, however, maintained his cool composure, merely nodding in acknowledgment, his face betraying little emotion.

Seeing his son, Jason was filled with pride. His son had the demeanor of a true leader, seemingly uninterested in the pomp and circumstance.

The old man was visibly delighted to welcome his son, "Ludwik, it's good to have you back!"

Cameras discreetly set up by the media captured the moment from a distance, the reporters shooting with a respectful air.

Ludwik glanced over, his lips parting slightly, "Father."

Jason's eyes moistened at the address, a term of endearment he had longed to hear for nearly a decade since discovering Ludwik's lineage.

"Let's head to the car. We're going to Everwood Villa Estate to see the family first... These are the company's senior shareholders; they'll be reporting to you as you take over the group. By the way... Where are Tate, Jesse, and Derek?" Jason asked the company's chief secretary.

slightly troubled, glanced at Ludwik, "Mr. Chairman, those executives were dispatched by Jarvis to handle an urgent land issue and

hearing familiar names, raised an eyebrow, his lips curling

get in the

vehicle, Ludwik gave

understood and left the

in Emperor City with Ludwik was primarily to look for

the Lippert family's dynamics, he could offer Ludwik some level of

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and had asked him to

of thousands of hectares, with its own snow-capped mountains, private lake, helipad, and golf course. Brew Hill, a gathering place

modest car parked outside

of the Lippert Resort opened wide, the head butler leading a line of servants,

family living room, numerous

with his cool demeanor, strode in alongside

isn't he handsome!" exclaimed Thea, gracefully approaching in

"This is my

all Ludwik

didn't even bother to look

relatives present exchanged

"First, meet your grandmother. She's been eager to see you." Ludwik then lifted his gaze, approaching with long strides. He took the

voice was

the room,

So you're Ludwik. Jason,

who lurked nearby with a

were unmistakable, yet Jarvis merely smirked, focusing on Riley Lippert, who

Ludwik's return, my Justin has been the eldest grandson for twenty-four years

matriarch rebuked, "Ludwik is Jason's son, and Justin is much younger. What is there to

Lippert family. Uncle Riley, your son naturally has to make way for him." Thea added her support gently, "The patriarch's word is law in our family. With Ludwik stepping up, I hope everyone

the main branch, leaving Riley and the other