Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 351

Whitney's gut was screaming that this man had something to do with Danny's kidnapping.

"Mr. Jarvis?" Whitney paused mid-step.

Jarvis squinted with a smile, "Ms. Valentine, up for a chat?"

In the secluded booth of the café next to Skye Gem Ltd., Jarvis was sizing up Whitney unabashedly. Not beating around the bush, he asked with a playful smile, "Ms. Valentine, you got a grudge against Ludwik, don't you?"

Where did that come from?

Whitney felt like he knew way too much.

She pursed her lips, scrutinizing him calmly.

"Not too trusting, are we, Ms. Valentine?" Jarvis smirked, leaning in. "Yeah, I've been following the beef between you and Ludwik for a while now. You've made some bold moves, like snatching Skye Gem Ltd. from his grasp, hitting back at the Bartels Group, and sticking around Orion Corp. Got plans for your ex-husband?"

"Sounds like you've got a proposal?" Whitney shifted in her seat.

Jarvis squinted, bursting into laughter before lowering his voice, "Talking to a smart woman is so effortless."

"I'm all ears."

"There's a shortcut to getting back at Ludwik and Elaine, the kind that hits them where it hurts," Jarvis hinted mysteriously, pointing at himself.

Whitney's expression remained unchanged.

Jarvis continued, "I'm planning to take him down. You're launching a project in his company, right? Perfect timing. An alliance between us, and I'll show you a few simple steps to get your revenge! Think about what he did to you, treating you worse than dirt. And to watch him marry Elaine, handing over fortunes to her?"

"Why do you want to bring down Ludwik?"

"You don't need to know that," Jarvis smirked slyly. "Just tell me, are you in?"

Whitney pondered for a few seconds, then looked up, "Give me some time to think."

Seeing her interest?

Jarvis raised an eyebrow, smiling deeply, "I'm sincere about getting to know you, Ms. Valentine. Just offering a helping hand."

Why he wanted to get to know her, Whitney couldn't figure out.

For now, she had her own plans.

Standing up without lingering, Whitney managed a lukewarm smile, "We'll be in touch, Jarvis."

"See you around, beautiful," Jarvis blew a kiss her way.

Suppressing a shiver, Whitney watched the enigmatic man. He was definitely trouble.

After she left, Jarvis's associate entered the booth. Jarvis gave him a look and scoffed, "Don't understand why I'm bringing her in?"

The associate nodded, "Elaine alone should be enough."

"True. But what if Whitney is indeed the illegitimate daughter of the Sheldon family? Estranged and all, wouldn't it be good to get acquainted early?"

So that was it. With the Sheldon Group's vast empire, Jarvis had bigger schemes in mind.

Jarvis chuckled darkly, "Besides, if Whitney falls for it, using her to get back at Ludwik would be our sharpest blade. Imagine Ludwik's face when he finds out his ex-wife has been plotting against him all along. Shocking, right?"

A deviously perfect plan.

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Meanwhile, Whitney, back in her car, dialed Tiana.

Tiana, with her computer open and fingers flying, looked puzzled, "This Jarvis guy, why's he forming an alliance with you? All I found is Jar Rail Corporation belongs to the Lippert family, top dogs in Harmonia Country. He's got deep connections. This guy's no simpleton! With a mysterious background, did you actually agree?"

Whitney had other ideas, "I'm convinced Elaine orchestrated the kidnapping. Now Jarvis pops up, linked to the case. What do you think, any connection between Jarvis and Elaine?"

"You mean to follow Jarvis's lead?" Tiana caught on.

"Right, if we can't get to Elaine directly, maybe this way we'll find something. To uncover kidnapping evidence, Jarvis is a clue I can't ignore. Tiana, look into his recent activities in Banyan City, but be careful…"