Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 505

Bryce flashed a cold smile, "Your company is holding a public bid, and as a visitor, I surely don't deserve this kind of treatment, do I?"

Whitney was in a tough spot, "We're together in this."

"Ms. Valentine," Felix, the executive assistant, said, "If you're interested in the property, please proceed inside. As for him, since he's with you, the Lippert Group won't allow him entry. Please leave!" The security guard pointed at Bryce's car, his tone harsh as he ordered him away.

Whitney's face showed a hint of annoyance, sensing this might be Ludwik's doing. She looked towards Bryce.

Bryce forced a smile, his eyes shadowed, "It's fine, go ahead. The property is important."

He clenched his jaws and returned to his car.

From a window in the Lippert Group building, Jarvis witnessed the scene below, his eyes lingering on Bryce with a playful smirk.

Whitney was escorted by the receptionist towards the spacious elevator.

"The boss's office is on the top floor, the 66th..." the receptionist began, but her words were cut short as the elevator stopped on the 45th floor. The doors opened, and there stood Jarvis with his devilish charm.

Dressed in a sleek suit, tall and imposing, he smirked at Whitney, "Ms. Valentine, long time no see. Come out, let me show you around the Lippert Group."

"Sorry, I have urgent matters to attend to," Whitney said, her mind racing with the secrets between Thea and Jarvis.

She knew all too well that Jarvis, Ludwik's arch-nemesis, was up to no good.

With a meaningful laugh, Jarvis pulled her out, "What's the rush? What I'm about to show you will definitely pique your interest."

"Let go—"

Before Whitney could resist, Jarvis led her to the center of the 45th floor.

It was the heart of the Lippert Group's Public Relations department. The large screens displayed breaking news from the company.

Suddenly, a photo of Florence and Ludwik appeared on the screen, engulfing it in a sea of pink. Whitney's gaze was fixed, her pupils shrinking involuntarily.

platform and social media are buzzing with the news. The city's elite are celebrating another joyous occasion. Mr. Jason himself has given

Boom.

of Ludwik and Florence, blended into a distorted mess that

turned pale, staggering as

It wasn't just shock.

turned ice

They got engaged today?

Ha.

Ha-ha.

get back with Florence

He saw through Florence!

should know by

City, desperate

were on the same

what was

was stubborn, indifferent to Florence's kidnapping of Sammy, and now, he was engaged

head buzzed, rage flooding

"How does it feel? Breaking news. In two minutes, Ludwik's engagement will hit the headlines across the city. Seeing your reaction, he didn't tell you, did he? Don't be too sad. After all, Florence is your sister. It's

was full of

had the secretary take Ms. Valentine straight to the top floor. How did she

Jarvis's cunning face,

eyes immediately finding Whitney. She stood like a fragile creature in front of the giant screen announcing his engagement

had forgotten! Today was the day to announce his engagement to

watched her, barely standing,

across the city. She had to

terms with the

a word, Ludwik marched

touched something filthy, her breathing rapid. She

voice was hoarse, the tone icy, "So you're done talking about the

"Forget it!"

spat out the words and turned on her