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?"

CBD. There's this abandoned building there. A

a decade. Bryce managing to acquire it? Whitney was impressed. "The Lutz Group's financial power is leagues above Skye Gem Ltd. You're incredible, snagging that piece of land everyone's had their eyes on. I

Whitney's. "Once I refurbish the building, the Lutz Group moves in, and your Skye Gem Ltd. should

owing Bryce even more. "It's okay,

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

tone, she looked down. "Bryce, can you give me some time to think?" Bryce teased. "Thinking about accepting me? Or moving Skye Gem

course, I hope it's the former. But once you agree to the

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

knowing you're like this. I'll stay a few

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

as he swung his fist, hitting Bryce against the wall. Parker quickly intervened. "He's not fighting

barely calmed down, his features cold as ice, scoffing. "Bryce, keep dreaming. She'll never be yours. Want to

smirking coldly again. "All it takes is

under. What are you after with Whitney?" Parker mocked coldly. "Don't tell me, after three years, it's just

thinking Whitney would inherit everything from the Sheldon family. But now, he was more interested in bringing Ludwik down! That was also his benefactor's goal. "I love Whitney,

knew exactly what was going through Ludwik's mind. He let 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. I

in Bryce. She has no idea