Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 820

The moment Ludwik announced his plan to invest a staggering five hundred billion in the Sheldon Group, it was clear that the Lippert family's latest innovation was about to hit the market big time.

His scheme would not only derail Sheldon's ongoing deal with the Inko Group but also set the stage for a perfect pincer move against them.

Ludwik mentioned this so casually, it was almost frightening.

Whitney froze, her gaze locked on his impassive face. She suddenly understood why Ludwik was dubbed the king of commerce. When he aimed to take someone down, it wasn't with petty schemes. No, he planned to uproot them entirely, leaving them blindsided. This realization sent a cold shiver down Whitney's spine, making her feel like she was staring down the apocalypse.

Bryce was dead set on swallowing Sheldon whole.

Yet, Ludwik's tactic could turn Bryce's seemingly victorious position into his own grave.

Tiana was utterly gobsmacked. The Sheldon Group, which seemed on the verge of collapse, was now poised to blackmail Bryce, thanks to Ludwik's machinations. "Talk about a mastermind, Ludwik. You've really outdone yourself this time. Bryce, blinded by greed, might just fall into your trap."

"He's bitten off more than he can chew and now he's in too deep. Just follow my lead, Whitney," Ludwik said, taking a sip from his ice-cold beer and setting down the glass.

Whitney, finding new direction in his words, nodded, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. The frustration that had been building up inside her began to dissipate, "Alright, I'll get in touch with Cody. We'll start with a little shareholder drama to stir up some internal chaos within Sheldon. Let's get that investment contract drafted."

Ludwik's smirk was all the answer Whitney needed, his thick brows lifting in amusement, "Quick on the uptake, as always. No wonder you're my girl."

Tiana: "..."

Parker: ""

a blushing Whitney: "...Really, Ludwik? Now's not the time for your flirting. We've got

the situation in disarray, Whitney was on

shamelessly seizing the moment

letting Bryce lay a finger on you.

cheeks flushed with a

options? Whitney's the heiress of the Sheldon Group. Once she steadies the ship and takes Bryce down, she could very well enjoy her life surrounded by young, vibrant companions. Far better than enduring

Ludwik: "..."

it weren't for Tiana's role as Whitney's supportive friend, Ludwik would have gladly

his dad, was disheartened by Tiana's suggestion of Whitney remaining single. "Tiana, how could you wish a

words. I'm saying your mom should enjoy her life, not rush back into your

their love stronger than ever. Please, Tiana, don't stand in their way just because you're

couldn't help but admire Whitney's fortune. Even without Ludwik, Whitney's life was filled with love and warmth,

interrupted their banter. As he reached to answer, Whitney caught a glimpse

about the call from Elodie, the Miller heiress, didn't go unnoticed. Ludwik knew Whitney too well; her

Ludwik teased, his voice a blend of amusement

I'd be thrilled to see you and Elodie together. Imagine, becoming Ronan Miller's son-in-law might even be a quicker route to taking down the Patricks than any deal with Inko," Whitney retorted, her tone light yet laced with sarcasm. "Are you mocking me?" Ludwik's gaze turned icy, a chill spreading through the air, "Do you

that, but keeping Elodie's number and even tagging it says a lot,"

her back,

all

genuinely wronged, "That was the night I saved her, and I had to exchange numbers with her for the police report. I just forgot to delete it afterward... Fine,