Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 739

Someone immediately echoed her sentiments.

Shane raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Well, in that case, we definitely need to check the surveillance footage. Let's make it so Ludwik can't argue. Ms. Patrick's grievances can't go unnoticed."

Ludwik smirked coldly, "I agree with checking the footage."

He had figured it out; Shane was on his side.

With Ludwik's agreement, Brielle deflated, casting a quick glance at Wade.

Wade stepped forward, offering Phineas a polite smile, "Mr. Wilson, let's call it a day. It's just some young folks causing a stir, gave me quite the headache. How about we go over there and have a drink? I was hoping to catch up with you." Ludwik sneered at Wade, "Now that we're talking about checking the footage, you all back down. Weren't you all bashing me a moment ago? There's a word for that - guilt!"

Phineas frowned, deep in thought.

Wade's expression shifted.

Brielle, face flushing with anger, snapped, "Ludwik, I was only trying to avoid making things awkward for Mr. Nelson and Mr. Wilson. You turning this around on me is really low. I'm warning you, stay away from me next time, or I won't be so polite." Jarvis, putting on airs, added, "Ludwik, if you dare to mess with my cousin again, you'll pay."

With that, they both quickly left the scene.

Because once the surveillance was checked, the truth would reveal Brielle's slander against Ludwik.

Jarvis shot Shane a dark look, not expecting him to intervene.

Their hasty departure made it obvious to everyone, though no one spoke up. After all, many were more interested in seeing Ludwik chased away in disgrace.

had been pushing Ludwik around

and Ludwik left, with Wade chatting up Phineas in

turning

dimness, realizing how quickly people turn

"I just couldn't stand seeing you bullied like that. Hard to believe you're the

shoulder, "Wade and Jarvis's true colors are hard to ignore.

no need for

noticed Whitney standing away, her imposing figure stark against the crowd. She quickly

understood something, his cold gaze warming, filled with an intense glow. He knew someone of Whitney's stature would attend this event, which was part of

gaze returned

by flatterers like Wade, even if Ludwik approached with a proposal, Phineas wouldn't give him the time of day,

a quieter moment to meet Phineas alone would

sensed something unusual in Phineas's

For some reason?

Phineas's face again reminded him slightly

Parker,

-

returned to Whitney's

even give him a chance. With Wade eyeing the situation, it'll be tough for Ludwik to secure the deal." Whitney was about to reply when she caught Ludwik's gaze from across the crowd, though she couldn't make out his expression, she quickly grew uncomfortable, "You didn't say anything weird to him, did you?" "What, like telling him you asked me to help?" Shane teased, squinting, "But he's not dumb, he'll figure out you're worried

glaring at

you used to love. Seeing him in this state now, your feelings must be a tangled mess-hate mixed with pity, sympathy with conflict, a classic case of can't live

then? Too nosy for someone who's supposed to be the CEO of the Nelson Group." Shane, feigning

good guy with me. I know you're siding with Ludwik because you can't stand the Patrick family," Whitney accused, well aware that no top business executive

be genuine, but he

I'm off to find