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.

Chairman, those executives were dispatched by Jarvis to handle an urgent

raised an eyebrow, his lips curling

Let's get

approached the vehicle, Ludwik gave

understood and left the airport on

with Ludwik was

being new and unsure of the Lippert family's dynamics,

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anxious about Sammy and had asked him

pinnacle of Brew Hill in Emperor City, boasted tens of thousands of hectares, with its own snow-capped mountains, private lake, helipad, and golf course. Brew Hill, a gathering place for Emperor City's elite, was home to the villas of other notable

modest car

the head butler leading a line of servants, "Welcome

Lippert family living room, numerous guests were already

his cool demeanor, strode in

Ludwik? My, isn't he handsome!" exclaimed Thea, gracefully

"This is

was all Ludwik offered, his

bother to look

present exchanged

his son's reserved nature, Jason quickly moved Thea aside, pointing to the elderly matriarch seated at the head of the table, "First, meet your grandmother. She's been

voice was deep

silenced the room, the underlying tension

beamed, "Ah! So you're Ludwik. Jason,

Jarvis, who lurked nearby with

Jarvis merely smirked, focusing on Riley Lippert, who

ever impulsive, smiled at Jason, "With Ludwik's return, my Justin has been the eldest grandson for twenty-four years only to be supplanted. Mother's bias is quite clear, don't

matriarch rebuked, "Ludwik is Jason's son, and Justin is

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 will

the dominant position of the main branch, leaving Riley