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

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

Ludwik set 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 gaze darkened upon noticing the men eyeing Whitney. Wrapping an arm around Florence's shoulder, he declared, "I

Men always go for the pure and simple. Unlike some, who dress provocatively, attracting nothing but flies, right Ludwik?" Sienna implied, glancing at

a woman should carry

hearing his

blue suit, he introduced himself with a charming smile,

families in Emperor City, second only to the Lipperts and followed by the Sheldons. Out of courtesy, Whitney shook his hand, "Mr. Nelson, it's nice to meet you..." Meanwhile, Florence, basking in admiration, glanced over, "Ludwik, look, my sister is speaking with a noble gentleman. Father intends for her to choose

discomfort, he changed the subject, "Does the

is a bit too strong for me," Florence

a

bravely. "I

Just then, the butler came to fetch him, "Sir,

I'll finish this," Florence

you, Florence," Ludwik said

out of sight, Florence whispered to Sienna, who was flaunting her status among the socialites, "That man talking to my sister, isn't that

Whitney speaking with her long-time crush, Mr. Nelson. "That woman, stealing my spotlight," Sienna muttered angrily

intentions. "May I ask, Mr.

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. I'm simply one of those interested." Shane's honesty took Whitney by surprise. Shaking her head, she responded, "I'm sorry,

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