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.

that had been pushing Ludwik around found an

a moment, it was just Shane and Ludwik left, with Wade chatting

down, turning to

his eyes held a trace of dimness,

tone, "I just couldn't stand seeing you bullied like that. Hard to believe you're the same Ludwik who

paused, then patted him on the shoulder, "Wade and Jarvis's true colors are hard to ignore.

for Shane to

pondered his words, then noticed Whitney standing away, her imposing figure stark against the crowd. She quickly looked

He knew someone of Whitney's stature would attend this event, which

returned to

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

meet Phineas alone would

sensed something unusual in Phineas's look towards him, a

For some reason?

again reminded him

Parker, where are

-

returned to

trouble," Shane winked. "But Phineas seems to have a poor impression of Ludwik, didn't 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

as if stung, glaring at

Shane, undeterred, leaned in closer, "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

you made your move on Sandy then? Too nosy for someone who's supposed to

because you can't stand the Patrick family,"

might be genuine, but

here; I'm off to