Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 676

Jarvis's gaze hardened, and he frowned deeply.

Two hundred billion, even for the Patricks, pulling such a sum would mean calling a major board meeting. The Patrick Corporation had grown so vast, its need for liquid assets was even more substantial. And considering their cautious climb to power over the last thirty years, spearheaded by his uncle's meticulous planning, he was certain they wouldn't make such a move.

But the bidder, with that synthesized, youthful voice, was a complete mystery to him.

Who would go to such lengths for Jason?

Jarvis was irked, feeling outmaneuvered by this enigmatic figure, unsure of their motives.

The Patricks had fought tooth and nail to become the leading family in Harmonia, and the thought of losing that position was unsettling.

Whitney could barely hide her smirk, seeing her ruse had worked.

She was about to make a quick exit with Sandy when-

"Whitney! What are... what are you doing here?"

At that moment, Bryce happened upon the scene, his eyes widening in surprise at seeing Whitney. His cool demeanor slipped for a moment as he let go of the woman he was with. Whitney's eyes shifted, only then noticing he wasn't alone.

A woman stood beside him, her figure elegant, dressed in a sultry dress. It took Whitney a moment, but recognition dawned; it was Audrey from that Banyan City wedding! What was she doing with Bryce?

Perhaps sensing Whitney's direct gaze, Bryce hurriedly explained, "Whitney, Faith is now working at the Lutz Corporation, serving as my executive assistant..." Executive assistant?

Whitney blinked in confusion. She remembered Audrey as one of the socialites Claire had tried to set Bryce up with a match he had always declined. How did she end up as his secretary?

Valentine, I'm here accompanying Mr. Lutz to the charity auction; it's strictly business,"

dress, choosing not

bothered

her hand, "What

Nelson. Was about to head out when Jarvis caught me up

Whitney spoke, she studied Bryce, wondering if he knew Jarvis given he had helped

be Nolan, right? What's this dispute with Whitney all

wife. Seems she's quite

"Don't listen to him; my plan was to

business ventures? Trying to help an old flame? Or is it that you're ignoring the Patrick family's warnings, thinking you're above us?"

between Bryce and

to ruin their marriage. Wade just wanted the estate, too stingy to bid himself. Now, a mysterious bidder has taken it for two hundred billion. If the Patrick family can't handle losing, they should gracefully accept

you think you are!" Jarvis's

only to feel a warm presence behind her,

smile directed at Jarvis, "Nolan, let's keep it

her cheeks flushing at the

was stepping in

interested in Ms. Turner." Jarvis sneered, "Seems Mr. Nelson and Ms. Valentine have been

family dominating, it's only natural for the rest of us to band together for warmth. Whether we're friends or foes depends on how respectful you

among the elite families of Emperor City, forcing them to bow to the Patrick Corporation. But families like the Nelsons and the Sheldons were a thorny

why he was considering approaching

slightly forward, her gaze, previously fixed on Sandy and

When had Shane taken an interest in Sandy,

remained a secret. If Shane and Sandy reconnected,

with a small smile. "Nolan is now the most eligible bachelor in Harmonia Country. He's known for his friendliness. The Sheldon family would certainly be eager to