Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 599

She had angled the shot just right, capturing Sammy in a dim light that indeed made him look pitiable.

Florence's voice drifted lazily into the conversation, "Why do you think your boy's lost weight? It's because you've been dragging your feet getting hitched, isn't it? Ha."

Her tone shifted to one of boasting, "Did you see the news about Ludwik tagging along with me to the baby store today? He says he doesn't want my kids, but deep down, he cares. He values our baby! Out with the old, in with the new, huh? Noticed he stopped bringing up Sammy around you? Didn't think so! If you're still holding out hope, I'm embarrassed for you! Sis, time to tie the knot. Saw your marriage license with Bryce. I'll hand your son back to you then."

"Next month, the 2nd! Don't push me too far!" Whitney's voice trembled.

"Just half a month away. It's best you play it smart."

Whitney had nothing more to say, nor did she wish to hear Florence flaunt her relationship progress with Ludwik any longer. With a click, she hung up.

Her fingers traced over Sammy's photo, his tiny head, his pale, thin face. Her heart ached.

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Florence set her phone down, the smile vanishing from her lips as she exhaled a resentful breath. Ludwik's attitude towards her, only she knew the true warmth or coldness of it, and it was getting worse. Thus, she needed to deal with Whitney, a significant threat, swiftly. If she dared to get married, touching Ludwik's last nerve, he'd turn the wedding into a funeral. All crises with Hugh were resolved.

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keeping an eye on him, immediately reported his movements to Ludwik's secretary abroad. Felix received the message, his brows knitting together slightly. Mr. Lippert had been holed up

kept in touch with Parker back home, hearing from Mr. Doonan that Whitney had attended the Lutz Group's opening ceremony and met with Bryce's father. Their wedding plans were moving forward. Felix dared not share these updates with Mr.

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of were also present. Bryce stood in the foyer, dignified and

red wine, smiled but didn't answer Jarvis's question. Thea looked at Jarvis fondly, thinking soon the term 'Uncle' would change. Once they conquered the Lippert Group, all secrets would be revealed. She had endured by Jason's side

sending you away, they can rest easy? That old fox Jason sees you as a pawn too. They don't realize, once Ludwik's IntelliChip hits the

nice these days? I've got all the details on Ludwik's progress in Amoria Country. Just waiting for that IntelliChip to enter the Lippert Group. Then, with Riley's help from the inside, both Riley and Ludwik will be caught off

nodded, "I've found another chip company in Germany. Everything's ready; we just need an opportunity. Once Ludwik's attention shifts away from the chips,

be the

meaningful, pointing to

confused, "Bryce? A guy from Banyan City, his small company can't compare to Ludwik's. He

spot. Will Ludwik just stand by on their wedding day? That's our best chance. Ludwik will be too distracted with the Lippert family affairs, trying to win back the woman

into laughter, "Heard Ludwik had a breakdown before, right? Symptoms

history. The timing Uncle Wade's waiting for is perfect, and he didn't choose

shock of learning Wade, Jarvis, and Mrs. Lippert were allies. Initially, when he received the mysterious call offering help to establish himself in Emperor City and take down Ludwik, he had no idea who was behind

man's identity

by Thea on the surface Little did he know, a capable figure was turking behind the Patrick Group. Even Jason's adopted son, Jarvis, listened to

lackey, Bryce, and cracked a smile, "Mr. Lutz, I bet you didn't