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.

clique that had been pushing Ludwik around found an excuse to leave

moment, it was just Shane and Ludwik left,

down, turning

dimness, realizing how quickly people turn against you when you're

it wasn't for her..." Shane began, then abruptly stopped, changing his tone, "I just couldn't stand seeing you bullied like that. Hard to believe you're the same Ludwik

him on the shoulder, "Wade and Jarvis's true colors are hard to ignore. They obviously got Brielle to frame you. Aren't you going to try

no need for Shane to say

away, her imposing figure stark against the crowd. She quickly looked away when

intense glow. He knew someone of Whitney's stature would attend this event, which was part of why he insisted

gaze returned to

even if Ludwik approached with a proposal, Phineas wouldn't give him

quieter moment to meet Phineas alone would

Phineas's look towards him, a

For some reason?

again

sighed inwardly. Parker, where are you

-

returned to

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,

bristled as if stung, glaring at him, "I am not

"I've been there, loved Sandy once, I get it. After all, he's someone 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

made your move on Sandy then? Too nosy for someone

I know you're siding with Ludwik because you can't stand the Patrick family," Whitney accused,

but

done here; I'm off to