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.

Both the Lippert Group's official platform and social media are buzzing with the news. The city's elite are celebrating another joyous occasion. Mr. Jason himself has given his blessing, saying the couple is a

Boom.

Ludwik and Florence, blended into a distorted mess

turned pale, staggering as if

It wasn't just shock.

breath turned

They got engaged today?

Ha.

Ha-ha.

he'd never get back

He saw through Florence!

said he should know by now who the

so much hope, she returned to Banyan City, desperate to

were on the same side for Sammy's

was the

of Sammy, and now, he was engaged

buzzed, rage flooding in, threatening

with a cold smirk, "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?

was full

take Ms. Valentine straight to the top floor. How did she end up here?" Felix's

Jarvis's cunning face, Felix

out of the elevator, his eyes immediately finding Whitney. She stood like a fragile creature in front of the giant screen announcing his engagement to Florence. The harsh light illuminated her pale face, her eyes reflecting layers of ice. He gasped, his

was the day to announce his engagement to Florence, a condition of their

hoarse, he watched her, barely standing, thinking, maybe it's for the

known across the

must come to terms with the 'shameful

Ludwik marched

if she had touched something filthy, her breathing rapid. She remained silent, but her eyes

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

"Forget it!"

out the words and