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?

the charity auction; it's strictly business," Audrey

dress, choosing not to

too bothered by it

closer, taking her hand, "What brings

dragged along by Mr. Nelson. Was about to

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

Bryce turned to Jarvis, "This must be Nolan, right? What's this

your wife. Seems she's quite intent on helping the Lippert family. Be careful, lest she's planning to pass you the green hat." Bryce's expression darkened,

plan was to

Valentine, when did you get into such business ventures? Trying to help an old flame? Or is it that you're

tension between Bryce and

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 defeat. Wade's probably off trying to meet this wealthy bidder as we speak. What's the point in blocking us

do you think you

instinctively moved closer to Whitney, only to feel

imposing, with a reassuring smile

her cheeks flushing at

was stepping in to help her save

Nelson's interested in Ms. Turner." Jarvis sneered, "Seems Mr.

of us to band together for warmth. Whether we're friends or foes depends on how respectful you choose to be, Jarvis." Jarvis scoffed,

ambitions to reshuffle the power dynamics among the elite families of Emperor City, forcing them to bow to the Patrick Corporation. But families like

was considering approaching Florence, hoping

forward, her gaze, previously fixed on Sandy and Shane,

was shocked. When had Shane taken an interest in

during her study abroad, remained a secret. If Shane and Sandy reconnected, all of Florence's manipulations could come

Sheldon family would certainly be eager to form a friendship with him. Mr. Nelson, my sister doesn't speak for