Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1081

Ludwik stood at the top of the stairs, glaring down at the uninvited Bryce with narrowed, icy eyes. His presence was commanding, like a hawk surveying its prey.

Parker was the first to react, clenching his fists in agitation. "That jerk," he muttered, his temper flaring.

Without a second thought, Parker charged down the stairs, ready to confront Bryce. Ludwik didn't stop him; instead, he followed at a steady, deliberate pace, his long strides echoing on the steps.

As they reached the bottom, Ludwik and Bryce stood in opposition, like two gunslingers in an old western showdown.

Parker's eyes were filled with a cold malice as he folded his arms and smirked. "Security! Get over here! What the hell are you doing, letting this clown waltz into my uncle's company like he owns the place?"

Bryce's eyes narrowed slightly, but he remained silent, his expression unreadable.

The security team rushed over, but before they could say a word, one of the Inko Group's shareholders, who had been standing by Bryce, spoke up. "Mr. Doonan, Mr. Lutz here came in with me. He's carrying a message from the 'special envoy' sent by the head office. He's here on official business."

Parker's expression shifted, his sharp gaze darting back to Ludwik.

Bryce had been watching Ludwik closely, and now, buoyed by the shareholder's introduction, a smug smile crept across his face. He raised an eyebrow at Parker, taunting, "Oh, Mr. Doonan, haven't even taken over your uncle's branch yet, and you're already throwing your weight around? Inko Group is known for its hospitality, you know. We don't exactly have a 'no outsiders' policy."

"I'm not really an outsider anymore, am I? Didn't you hear? I'm here to pass along some

his attention directly to Ludwik, his tone mocking. "And Ludwik, what are you still doing here at Inko Group? Word on the street is that the head office pulled the plug on your

his lips. He stepped closer, meeting Bryce's gaze with a casual laugh. "You've got your ear to the ground, Bryce. You know all about the board's decisions. So, what? Cozying up to the envoy, hoping they'll give you a leg

Bryce's expression tighten, though he quickly swallowed his anger. It seemed Ludwik might have guessed at the plan involving Florence. Could he really have figured out that

wondering how much Ludwik actually knew.

turn. You thought you'd crushed the Lutz Group, but I told you, I wouldn't go down without a fight. Fortune favors me, and I've got

office isn't a fan of yours. She's aware of your past misdeeds and is eager to help me take you down. Do you think I'd pass up such

unable to hold back any longer, exploded with

focused on Bryce. "How did you manage to get in with the upper echelons of

still in the dark. He didn't know Parisa was actually Whitney's mother, a woman

laugh, Ludwik, we'll see. Inko Group is my ticket now," Bryce retorted smugly. "Your days of glory are over. Mr. Liam, you see this,

influence. "Mr. Evans, could

Liam, are you seriously backing Bryce over me? I'm in charge now, and you're

under the head office's jurisdiction. We have to heed the envoy's

as the situation threatened to escalate,

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