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 story with

at Sienna's unwitting aid. Turning to Ludwik, she whispered shyly, "Ludwik, everyone's asking. What should we do? What should we

aside the bowl 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

he likes Florence! Men always go for the pure and simple. Unlike some, who

agreement, "Indeed, a woman should

story,' scoffed in derision, especially after hearing his veiled insult. She switched her water

her glass for her. Dressed in an elegant deep blue suit, he introduced himself with a charming smile, "Whitney, may I have the

courtesy, Whitney shook his hand, "Mr. Nelson, it's nice to meet you..." Meanwhile, Florence, basking in admiration, glanced

discomfort, he changed the subject, "Does the broth

beef broth is a bit too strong for me," Florence

a rest," Ludwik

okay," Florence insisted, smiling bravely. "I

Ludwik sighed. Just then, the butler came to fetch him,

go. I'll finish this," Florence

Florence," Ludwik said softly before

as Ludwik was out of sight, Florence whispered to Sienna, who was flaunting her status among the

Mr. Nelson. "That woman, stealing my spotlight," Sienna muttered angrily as she

cautiously, unsure of his intentions. "May I

Ms. Sheldon herself, your beauty and allure make you a desirable match. I'm simply one of those interested." Shane's honesty took Whitney by surprise. Shaking her head, she responded, "I'm sorry, but I'm not currently

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