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."

wanting to defend Bryce, "Pedigree is one thing, but being young and successful matters more. If my daughter is happy, honestly, I don't care much about

just tear it down!" Ludwik's casual threat was a cold reminder,

as Harmonia Country's top

Ludwik's status, could only

please, take the seat of honor," Emma offered with

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

at the hand on his arm, his gaze turning icy upon seeing Whitney's indifference, allowing Florence to lead him away,

but having Ludwik here for dinner, I'll make sure

over, his voice cold, "Be good. Eat well, your

replied, a shy

to ignore them, but Florence called out politely, "Sister, Mr.

eyed Florence coldly,

main table isn't for just anyone, Florence. People are of different standings, see his status clearly before you invite." With those words, Bryce's face turned a

clenched his

laughed loudly, "Exactly, not everyone is worthy to sit with Ludwik, Mr. Lutz is a

publicly humiliated by him, her patience snapping,

came from Banyan City too, right? Got a bit of

all, I'm just a stray dog, not

turned stone cold, a storm brewing in his eyes. He was just mocking Bryce a bit, and she dared

Bryce away to the last table, Ludwik was enveloped in a chilling

lips curved slightly, her words had stirred deep waters between him and Whitney, using Bryce as

it's my first time

his gaze lingered on Whitney and Bryce at

opening

Florence is the one who needs care, why don't you peel one for her?" The noise

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

fingers turned white, but she couldn't help stealing glances

on his lips. "Alright then, peel one for

her fork against the table, Whitney felt a wave of nausea and stood up, pressing her lips tightly

feet in an instant. "Are