Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 448

The scene was like a needle jab to his eyes, unbearable and sharp.

In Banyan City, he was nothing but a defeated underling to Bryce.

Ludwik clenched his fists, his features twisted with cold fury. Despite being surrounded by people, his gaze lingered on Bryce, a sarcastic smile breaking through, "And who might this gentleman be?"

Whitney stiffened, knowing too well the pretense in his question. Was he really going to...

Bryce patted her shoulder, stepping forward to introduce himself to the crowd, "Ludwik, is it? Pleasure, I'm Bryce, Whitney's fiancé."

"Who? Never heard of you." The man's cold smirk was chilling.

Catching Whitney's worried look towards Bryce, Ludwik's tone dropped to freezing, "A bastard child with a no-name fiancé, quite the match!"

Whitney's face turned pale, her chest feeling pierced.

He had scolded Sienna before, told her never to call Whitney a bastard, and now he was doing the same?

That bastard, her fists clenched tight.

The atmosphere turned rigid as everyone paused, taken aback.

Bryce looked straight at Ludwik, a slight smile on his face, "Banyan City's Lutz Group might not compare with the likes of Emperor City's Lippert or Sheldon families, but I pride myself on being practical. The Lutz Group has expanded into Emperor City for a few years now, even before Ludwik returned home.

We've set up a factory in the Economic Zone. Ladies, perhaps you've used the Lutz Group's high-end skincare and electronics?"

The women's eyes lit up, "That latest powerful hairdryer is a Lutz Group product, it's quite the hit."

"So you're the brains behind it."

"Securing land and setting up a factory early in the Economic Zone shows Mr. Lutz has quite the foresight."

Bryce, "Pedigree is one thing, but being young and successful matters

family's control. Mr. Lutz, you'd do well not to cross me in the future. Or I might just tear it down!" Ludwik's casual threat was a cold reminder, turning to Hudson,

face darkened; the power Ludwik wielded as Harmonia Country's top young

status, could only instruct Florence, "Florence, please seat

the seat of honor," Emma offered with

politely to the elders, Florence clinging to his arm like a delicate bird, "Ludwik, it's

gaze turning icy upon seeing Whitney's indifference, allowing Florence to lead him

here for dinner,

cold, "Be good. Eat well, your health is

Florence replied, a shy cough in her

them, but Florence called out politely,

eyed Florence coldly, about

see his status clearly before you invite." With those words, Bryce's face turned a shade of green, a deep chill flashing

his fists

everyone is worthy to sit with Ludwik, Mr. Lutz is a bit

by him,

too, right? Got a bit of

I'm just a stray dog,

was just mocking Bryce a bit, and

to the last table,

waters between him and Whitney, using Bryce as

Ludwik a shrimp, "Ludwik, it's my first

Whitney and Bryce at the

gripped his heart, reluctantly opening

their own world!" Sienna teased, the women joining in, "Ludwik, Florence is the one who needs care, why don't you peel one for her?" The noise from that table was too loud for Whitney to ignore,

love you anymore, he shouldn't blatantly disregard you, especially being so caring

turned white, but she couldn't help

smirk playing on his lips. "Alright

a wave of nausea and stood up, pressing her lips tightly

his feet in an instant. "Are you okay? I'll