Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 432

Joanne's expression shifted slightly, a hint of displeasure crossing her face as she said, "Holly, what are you still doing here? Haven't you left yet?"

"Joanne, I heard last time that you invested in a beauty startup and it tanked?" Holly asked, feigning concern.

Joanne's face stiffened. The entire investment, all 5 billion, gone! Although she was a Nelson, she wasn't the favorite, and a financial flop like this wouldn't get any sympathy or help from the Nelson family.

A calculating glint flashed in Holly's eyes. Approaching Joanne tonight was perfect timing.

She quickly pulled Joanne aside, "I truly consider you a friend, Joanne. I can lend you the 5 billion to get you out of this tight spot! But, you'll need to do me a small favor tonight."

Joanne's eyes sparkled briefly, her tone lofty, "What favor?"

"My family just welcomed back a young lady, you know her, right? My husband adores her, even gave her a 10% stake in Sheldon Enterprises. Her status isn't below that of Florence. Anyone who marries her wouldn't get any less of a deal than Ludwik. I remember Justin is still single, isn't he?"

The corners of Holly's eyes shimmered with a cold light as she spoke...

-

In the restroom.

Florence, appearing fragile, was holding Sienna's hand, tears in her eyes as she explained, "Sienna, I didn't mean to deny it just now. It's just that my sister was so aggressive, I was too scared to speak up. And when I told you, I made you promise to keep it a secret, yet you revealed it in front of Mr. Nelson... I really wanted you to understand my sister better. But now she misunderstands me entirely, and it breaks my heart..."

Sienna, initially a bit angry, softened as Florence cried, indirectly blaming herself for not keeping a promise. Sienna lost her resolve.

"Sienna, we've grown up together. You know I mean no harm," Florence said, her voice weak.

it was that witch trying to drive a wedge between us!" Sienna said, now fully convinced of

same red dress as me and then publicly mocks my figure, making me the subject of

the toilet, starting

"Florence! What's wrong?"

much of, plus the stress, Sienna. Could you please get Ludwik

get him right

Florence calmly stood up, wiped her mouth, and revealed a cold smirk. She was confident Sienna would deliver the message perfectly. Earlier, only a few socialites heard Whitney gossip about her, but Florence was determined

-

of the

caught Justin leaning on the railing, wine

chuckled, bumping Justin's shoulder, "What's up, little bro?

turned, a sly smile on his face, "She's

she's a knockout,"

had a child..." Justin

another figure descended the stairs, his steps

"What's it matter if she's had a child? Makes things more interesting, doesn't it? Plus, they say women who've had kids know how to take care of a man in bed." "That's true," the young Justin's eyes sparkled as

experienced women. If you're into her, why not have a bit of fun?

the eye of men like

making a crude gesture towards Whitney's chest, "Can barely keep it contained in that dress." "You're getting me worked up, damn..."

from above, followed by a shout,

as

him by the tie

hit him, he was about to retaliate when Ludwik threw

Little brother just wants to have some fun with a flirty woman. Did he hit a nerve?" Justin, too,

eyes cold as frost, enveloping