Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 511

"Ludwik, storming in there now is like throwing gasoline on a bonfire!"

Ludwik's eyes blazed with fury. "She's my girl. What right does Bryce have to be all over her?"

Parker was all too familiar with his jealousy and dark, possessive streak. "Do you really think Whitney will be happy to see you right now? Are you sure you want to push her over the edge? Ludwik, think about it... What's the rush? She's falling apart, with no one there for her. Look, I'll get in touch with Tiana or maybe Sandy. For now, come with me!"

Parker forcibly dragged him away. Ludwik radiated an icy chill. Felix quickly bought two bottles of water, handing them to the two men in the hallway.

Inside the room-

Bryce had already caught the faint noises at the door, his lips curling slightly, unnoticed. Whitney managed to compose herself slightly and quickly let go of Bryce, feeling the awkwardness. She coldly wiped away her tears and changed the subject, "Bryce, I'm sorry, I couldn't secure the golf course land." Bryce sat down. "Ludwik giving you a hard time, huh?"

She didn't answer, her expression frosty. "Has the Lutz Group finished relocating? What's your plan? Land in Emperor City is ridiculously expensive."

Whitney asked with regret in her voice. "Don't worry, I've got my eye on a much better piece of land, and it's almost in the bag."

Whitney looked up. "Where?"

slightly. "Right next to the Lippert Group, behind the central plaza near the CBD. There's this abandoned building

acquire it? Whitney was impressed. "The Lutz Group's financial power is leagues above Skye Gem Ltd. You're incredible, snagging that piece

acquired the abandoned building to himself. Someone had helped him, and why wouldn't he accept? He placed his hand on Whitney's. "Once I refurbish the building, the Lutz Group moves in, and your Skye Gem Ltd. should join us! It's a more fitting location for

she hesitated, owing Bryce even more. "It's okay, I can take my time, the factory

to himself, smiling. "Whitney, you need to think about your situation in Emperor City. Ludwik's engaged to Florence. And with your father like this... Honestly, us looking out for each other in Emperor City is the best scenario your uncle could've hoped for. Why not

Learning of Sammy's kidnapping by Florence and Ludwik's indifferent engagement had shattered her. Was she to struggle alone foolishly? Changing her tone, she looked down. "Bryce, can you give me some time to think?" Bryce teased. "Thinking about accepting me? Or moving Skye Gem

couldn't respond. He smiled. "Of course, I hope it's the former. But once you agree to the latter, I believe the former will eventually happen. Everything will get better, Whitney. Don't be

clock. "It's late, Bryce. You should head back to the hotel to

leave knowing you're like this. I'll

room, he immediately saw Ludwik, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his towering figure leaning against a window, chilled by the cold wind, his gaze icy and piercing. Bryce couldn't help but smirk triumphantly as he passed Ludwik. "Mr.

his fist, hitting Bryce against the wall. Parker quickly intervened. "He's not fighting back. Making a scene will only make Whitney think

features cold as ice, scoffing. "Bryce,

of his mouth, frowning but soon smirking coldly again. "All

mocked coldly. "Don't tell me, after three years, it's just because you love her? We're all men here, from

pity about Hudson, thinking Whitney would inherit everything from the Sheldon family. But now, he was more interested in bringing Ludwik down! That was also his

out a sigh. "Bryce never actually dated Whitney. Even if they did, there's no guarantee he would have treated her any better. Everyone can talk a good game.

believes in Bryce. She has no idea how many times he's tried