Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 753

Hudson's steady heartbeat reassured Bryce Lutz that the old man was simply asleep. "Well, his heart's beating at a normal pace. Must be dreaming," he mused.

The nurse, relieved, approached Bryce. "Mr. Lutz, it's getting late. Since the boss is resting, maybe you should head home to your daughter."

Bryce, hands in pockets, nodded with a slight, knowing smile. "Guess I'll leave him to it then."

With a confident stride, he left the room, a determined grin playing at the corners of his mouth as he disappeared into the hall.

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The next morning saw Ludwik Lippert, fresh from his hospital discharge, heading straight to work at the Lippert Group.

Jason, his father, arrived looking worse for wear, anger etched on his face as he took in the visible injuries on Ludwik. "Have you lost your mind? Go home and rest. Rushing to work straight from the hospital, are you trying to give me gray hairs?" "Father, it's not as dramatic as you think. Besides, you were the one who always said 'bounce back quickly."

Ludwik's nonchalance as he took his seat behind the desk left Jason speechless. It was as if his son was suddenly supercharged, a stark contrast to his recent despondency.

Wilsons' gala-an explosion that had the police and fire

be the Patricks?" Jason fumed, having heard rumors of Jarvis Patrick's vendetta against

it, but we

fury was palpable. "The audacity of the Patricks, to come after my son, my family, after everything. They

have always been ruthless. Last night was likely Jarvis acting out again, with Wade ready to throw Brielle under the bus to

"I believe Phineas will see through the Patricks' schemes. I've already laid the groundwork for a partnership with Inko Group that

Jason left with a warning for Ludwik to stay vigilant against the

just Jarvis perhaps even Bryce had a hand

an unexpected visitor. "Mr. Lippert,

Ludwik allowed

breezed into the office, her summer dress and chic blazer paired with pink heels making a statement. Her makeup was subtle yet cunning, her demeanor a mix of innocence and

his work, barely acknowledging her, leaving

more than just thanks," Elodie continued, clearly attracted to the rugged charm Ludwik exuded, even in his

she decided, was

a charming smile as she moved closer, "Mr. Lippert, I truly want to repay you for saving my life. Do you have some time? Maybe we can have lunch together. I own a little bistro in Emperor City, a gift from