Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 627

Jarvis leaned back in his chair, a smirk playing across his lips as he crushed the end of his cigarette. "Uncle, I've had Justin under surveillance for days. The idiot's been strutting around like he owns the place, thanks to his dad's influence." Wade furrowed his brows, a hint of amusement in his gaze. "Justin, you say? Jarvis, you've got something brewing, don't you?"

"Without Ludwik in the picture, Jason and his cronies are like a deck of cards scattered in the wind. Either way, this plays to our advantage. Parker's the tough nut, Ludwik's right-hand man, but who says we need to play fair? What if we pit them against each other?" Jarvis's eyes gleamed with mischief as he pocketed his hands, and Wade, catching on to his intent, couldn't help but smirk. "Everything's in place; we're just waiting for the right moment."

"It's about time, isn't it? WisdoChip Co. is on the verge of a breakthrough, right?"

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On the island.

Whitney counted the days, living in a haze, unknowingly trapped here for weeks. Despite Ludwik's constant care and attempts to lighten her mood, she couldn't shake off the guilt of being with him while still married to Bryce. Her health suffered as much as her conscience. One morning, Ludwik coaxed her out of bed. "Honey, the butler says it's a perfect day for beachcombing. Let's hit the white sands."

Before Whitney could protest, Ludwik scooped her up, his laughter warming her ear. "You're getting lazier by the day."

It wasn't laziness; she dreaded the thought of being alone with him, away from the safety of the household staff.

"Don't make me dress you," Ludwik teased, his eyes trailing over her delicate features as she pushed him away in annoyance.

leaving Ludwik watching her with a bittersweet smile. Despite her occasional compliance,

to

the stairs. "Let's go, darling. I'll catch you the biggest fish in the

couldn't help but admire Ludwik's vigor, a stark contrast

yacht to the heart of the sea, meticulously applying sunscreen on Whitney and setting up a sunshade for her comfort. Soon, the rod twitched

a big cod! Help

excitement was contagious, but

not to

decided to stay indifferent and

half frustrated, called out, "What'll it be, darling? Grilled cod or sashimi? Whatever you want, I'll

your kindness by day will make me forget your true colors

his head, Ludwik was

follow her when his

Parker with news

Ludwik's response was subdued,

on the warpath, and I'm out of my depth here," Parker pleaded, highlighting the urgency of

to attract investors and promising to attend the official launch, Ludwik's mind was still with Whitney,

news is out, and