Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 516

Whitney's cheeks flushed a deep shade of red as she pursed her lips and instinctively shook her head.

Danny's young face turned stormy, his eyes flashing with a dark intensity reminiscent of Ludwik's brooding glare.

However, the man in question merely chuckled, lightening the mood. "Come on, I was talking about the new property I bought. Have you decided to move Skye Gem Ltd. over yet?"

Whitney let out the breath she'd been holding.

Before she could respond, Bryce frowned, "I figured Ludwik might cave and give you the golf course land. He plays you first, then acts like he's doing you a favor. Do you really want his charity? I hope this time you'll stand with me. After all, I'd never harm you, Whitney." Bryce capitalized on her indignation.

Indeed, Whitney had her considerations. The Sheldon Group, under Hugh's control, was something she wanted to reclaim for her father, a challenging feat at the moment!

Her only strategy was to leverage Skye Gem Ltd. to quickly establish a foothold in Emperor City. Having her own strength meant Holly would have a harder time targeting her!

And right now, she wanted nothing to do with Ludwik.

Whitney made her decision, "Okay, Bryce, I'll visit the unfinished building with you as soon as possible."

Bryce's dark eyes sparkled with joy as he grasped her wrist, "Having you move the company to be closer to me is wonderful. The Lutz Group will always support Skye Gem Ltd., just like I'll always be there for you."

Danny's hope shattered. Was Mommy indirectly choosing Bryce?

He didn't want Mommy and Bryce to be together day and night!

Danny quickly sent a message to his absentee dad: [Ludwik, Mommy's planning to co-found a company with Bryce. Looks like you're out of the picture. You only have yourself to blame.]

At the Lippert Group office.

read his son's message on Facebook, Florence was

lunch," Florence said, her effort to appear casually elegant clear. She approached his desk, a halo of inheritance

she always possessed these qualities, simply choosing to hide

in a mocking smile,

didn't acknowledge her gesture, focusing instead on replying to Danny's

has been preparing this lunch since morning. She hasn't eaten anything,

that serious," Florence said with a cough, casting

my fault she can't manage her meals? A grown woman who can't even eat

face stiffened at his harsh

blunt with

aside, and another

darkened, her engagement to Ludwik already public, yet he hadn't acknowledged her new position at the Sheldon Group or

circles in

and secure her position, Florence had no choice but to

clear, Ludwik wouldn't play into her hands, especially not to

mocking smile, Ludwik stood up,

to a hospital check-up-a ploy for public

instructed Felix to prepare his car, leaving Florence to deal with the embarrassment and consequences of her own actions, now clearly beyond Ludwik's care

Ludwik's indifference, was left in a difficult position, her manipulations laid bare in front of the

"Ms. Sheldon, how could Ludwik be so dreadful to

up." Florence glared toward the

rushing off to in such a

root in her mind, fueling her

Whitney...

humiliating