Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 416

Chapter 416

Ludwik forced his eyes shut, replying with a deliberate chill in his tone, "Whitney, you shouldn't have come to Empire City."

"What are you doing here, all strangers in a strange land? Go back to Banyan City, take good care of Danny, and don't just abandon your son like that."

He harbored a secret desire for her not to come to Empire City, fearing she might catch him with Florence...

The man gave a bitter smile, fully aware that she and Bryce had moved on, yet he clung to a fantasy. Maybe, just maybe, after his agreement with Florence ended in two years, he'd stand a chance... Self-deception, that's what it was.

It wasn't that he didn't want to see her, but he had already promised Florence his day.

With a twist of his brow and a tone devoid of warmth, he added, "I'm swamped, got a meeting this afternoon. You should leave."

Hopefully, that would send her back to Banyan City sooner.

Staring at his message felt like a cold shower to Whitney.

Why was he ordering her around, shooing her away with such detachment?

Alright, since he didn't know she had come back to reconnect with family, she'd let it slide.

Her heart sunk, though. She had mustered up the courage to extend this olive branch.

"Mama..." Danny woke, rubbing his big eyes and snuggling closer.

Seeing Mama texting Daddy made him ecstatic, but his joy quickly faded, his nose wrinkling in disappointment. "What's with this deadbeat dad acting all high and mighty? Can't he see you're giving him a chance to make things right?" Noticing his mother's dejection, Danny immediately said, "Call him!"

"You call him." Whitney, too, was irked, dialing the number before handing the phone to Danny.

Danny listened to the ringback tone, anticipation building.

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"Ludwik-? Could you grab me..."

Florence glanced up, spotting Ludwik's phone vibrating. He was staring at it, undecided about picking up, a deep contemplation in his gaze.

arm, "Ludwik, could you get me that glazed pot-? Oh!

phone slipped from his grasp,

but

Florence gasped, hastening to help fish it

a casualty of the mud, was clearly ruined. Ludwik's gaze darkened, resigning, "It's

clumsy, all my fault..." The girl looked

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pick up after two tries?" Danny was visibly

is busy

to see his dad. Message me when you're free.] Using her son as an excuse, her heart raced, hoping

no reply, no sign

jerk. Are we not more important

upset. When he shows up tomorrow, we'll make him kneel

agreed, "A whole

prick him good." Danny huffed, trying

slightly, and by five, Mr. Sheldon's driver arrived, Whitney reluctantly

two bodyguards from Banyan City, made her feel somewhat at

something more appropriate, she stepped into the

she bumped

family, the first family of Harmonia

"I was looking for Jason Lippert,

but before she could

the mansion, "Husband, is

wife, Holly." Hudson introduced

"Nice to meet you."

eyed Mrs. Sheldon, thoughts of her mother crossing her mind. This woman, unlike expected, welcomed her warmly despite her being

polite, come on in." Holly

the garden path, a sudden splash from above caught Whitney off-guard. Attempting to dodge, she slipped on the wet path, tumbling into the mud. "Well, isn't this a grand gesture for a family reunion?" A scornful voice

before Whitney was a haughty girl, her laugh

stood, locking eyes with

introducing, "Whitney, this is your cousin, Sienna Turner,

apologize to your cousin!" Hudson's

Florence, the legitimate Ms. Sheldon. What sister is she to me, just a country

asked you to come?" Hudson's

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