Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1082

In the lobby of the Inko Group headquarters, Bryce watched as Ludwik slinked out of the building, tail between his legs.

It was a sweet moment of victory that filled Bryce with satisfaction. He just needed to keep Parisa on his side, and dealing with Ludwik would be a piece of cake.

Oh, Ludwik, Bryce thought with a sly grin, soon enough you'll be crawling at my feet just like I once did.

His eyes gleamed with a dangerous ambition, like vines spreading unchecked.

Composing himself, Bryce waved politely to a passing shareholder and then moved to a quiet spot by the large windows. With a cold smile, he dialed Parisa's new number.

Ludwik had just had his partnership revoked by Parisa, and he hadn't put up much of a fight. But Bryce knew he needed to sow more discord between Parisa and Ludwik.

On a private jet heading to Banyan City, Parisa sat upright, her elegant features marked by a slight frown. The closer they got to Banyan City, the more unsettled she felt. Her past was a blur, but maybe her father's grave would trigger some memories.

Just as doubt began to creep in, Erik, her assistant, handed her the ringing phone. "It's your new number, ma'am," he said respectfully. "Only Florence and Mr. Lutz have it."

Parisa glanced at the phone, then at Florence, who gave her a curious look but said nothing.

"Is it Mr. Lutz?" Parisa asked.

"Yes, it is," Erik confirmed, handing over the phone. "Would you like to take the call?"

and Erik connected

Tennyson, it's

know, Mr. Lutz. What can

ruthless and vindictive. You don't know what he's capable of when he's crossed. He could retaliate against Inko Group, and you might be his next target!" Bryce's voice was full of urgency.

trying to fan the flames. "He's already attempted to harm you before, and

impatience. "Mr. Lutz, my mom's not in the best mood right now, probably because we're heading to Banyan City. Thanks for the heads-up, but if Ludwik's causing trouble,

narrowed, her decision to revoke the partnership was a test for Ludwik and Bryce both. Now it seemed Bryce was making

doing at Inko Group?

on the other end of

Parisa's tone. "Mom, it was me. Lasked Mr. Lutz to check in on Inko Group. I was worried Ludwik might cause trouble, and it

meddle in Inko Group?"

"I'm sorry, Mom. I shouldn't have acted

certainly shouldn't have," Parisa replied, casting a glance at Erik, who promptly ended

mother

her lip, a touch of frustration in her voice. "Mom, Mr. Lutz is on our side.

Parisa said firmly. Her eyes were cold as she looked at Florence. "I find Mr.

jolt of unease She opened her mouth to

shouldn't trust

seems overly interested in the affairs of Inko Group. Maybe he really does despise Ludwik,