Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 430

Chapter 430

However, Florence had heard that the elderly matriarch of the Lippert family led a secluded life, having relinquished her authority and influence long ago. Florence couldn't help but scoff internally. To her, securing the loyalty of Jason and Ludwik, the key male figures of the family, was paramount. Whitney's acquaintance with an aging grandmother hardly seemed advantageous.

"Florence, I brought you some iron-rich beef broth. Would you like some while it's still hot?" Ludwik offered gently, pulling Florence back from her thoughts.

With feigned bashfulness, she replied, "Ludwik, thank you for being so thoughtful. I was actually feeling a bit peckish."

Ludwik gestured for his assistant to pour a bowl for her and handed her the spoon and bowl, lowering his voice slightly to explain, "Florence, after you have the broth, we'll need to run some tests to make sure your blood pressure is normal."

Florence leaned in closer, whispering back, "Is it your mother's condition that's changed?"

"Yes, unfortunately, she'll need a transfusion within a week."

Florence quickly accepted his generous offer, "Then I'll make sure to drink up."

"Look how Ludwik dotes on Florence!" Sienna, unable to hear their exchange, envied their closeness. She raised her voice to the surrounding debutantes, "Ludwik even brings her broth to a party, just to make sure she doesn't go hungry. And feeding her himself, please, stop showing off your love; you're making it hard for the rest of us to live!"

Florence gave Ludwik an exasperated look as if to say, 'What can we do now?'

A socialite teasingly approached, asking, "Ms. Sheldon, how did you manage to capture the heart of Harmonia Country's most eligible bachelor?"

do tell us your love

Whitney, who was being ogled by several young noblemen, and couldn't help but smile internally at Sienna's unwitting aid. Turning to Ludwik, she whispered

and scanned the crowd. The matter of their agreement was something Florence insisted on keeping confidential, and he had no intention of disclosing it. However, his gaze darkened upon noticing the men eyeing Whitney. Wrapping an arm around Florence's shoulder, he

admitted he likes Florence! Men always go for the pure and simple. Unlike some, who dress provocatively, attracting nothing

in agreement, "Indeed, a woman

after hearing his veiled insult. She switched her water for juice, her disdain

to hold her glass for her. Dressed in an elegant deep blue suit, he introduced himself with a charming

courtesy, Whitney shook his hand, "Mr. Nelson, it's nice to meet you..."

Florence's discomfort, he changed the subject, "Does the broth

is a bit too strong for

take a rest," Ludwik

it's okay," Florence insisted, smiling bravely. "I

the butler came to fetch

please go. I'll finish this," Florence

Florence," Ludwik said softly before

to Sienna, who was flaunting her status among the socialites, "That man talking to my sister,

long-time crush, Mr. Nelson. "That woman, stealing

eyed Shane cautiously, unsure of his intentions. "May I ask, Mr. Nelson, why

"Are you playing coy? Many gentlemen here are evaluating you, the newly returned Ms. Sheldon. Though not as established as Ms. Sheldon herself, your beauty and allure make you a desirable match.

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