Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 364

Ludwik's eyes, filled with cold fury, slowly shifted towards Jarvis amidst the crowd. A scornful laugh escaped his lips as he was led away by the police, his demeanor exuding an intimidating chill. Following behind him, a group of senior executives from Skyfaith, including Felix, hurried along, their faces etched with grave concern.

The press conference was in uproar!

"What's going on with Skyfaith? First, a chip malfunction, and now Mr. Lippert is being accused of bribery!"

"Man, he was untouchable in Banyan City. There's no way he's getting out of this clean!"

"God, it's one thing after another, and now Skyfaith's stock is plummeting. Time to dump those shares!"

"Yeah, this company is headed for disaster."

The murmurs grew louder, Jason's frown deepening as he listened, the board members of the Lippert Group behind him shaking their heads in disapproval.

"The old man's businesses haven't even been transferred, and Ludwik's already landed himself in hot water."

"He's still young and stuck in Banyan City. Mr. Lippert, it seems there's a long way to go before you can take over the Lippert family back in Emperor City."

With the directors speaking like this, Jason felt it wasn't his place to intervene, letting Ludwik handle the situation on his own and, in turn, testing his capabilities.

Jason's frosty gaze briefly met Whitney's. He didn't know her, but something told him this woman was trouble, a real femme fatale. She was an obstacle, and his displeasure was palpable.

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In the crowd, Jarvis checked his phone to see Skyfaith's name plastered all over the headlines for all the wrong reasons, their stock in free fall. Looking at Jason's displeased expression brought a cold smirk to his face.

Ludwik, the illegitimate son, thought he could just waltz back into Emperor City and push him out of the Lippert Group? Well, he'd have to get past Jarvis first!

His phone rang, and he stepped aside to answer, a sly grin spreading across his face, "Don't worry, ma'am. With me on it, Ludwik's wedding is causing frowns all around, the company deals aren't going through, and as for recognizing his son? Well, Ludwik might not make it out of the police station."

Back in Emperor City, Mrs. Lippert's lips curled up at the news, "Weston, well done. Without him here, your position in the Lippert family remains unchallenged."

"We're in this together, stepmom."

Jarvis chuckled as he hung up, grateful to Whitney for giving him such a perfect opportunity. Ludwik was now facing a real threat of incarceration.

He then instructed his subordinate, "While Ludwik's being interrogated, let's seal the deal with Tyche Inc. and PotenTech, claiming we've got the latest chip technology."

He was determined to corner Ludwik with no way out.

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Late at night, Whitney left the police station after aiding in their investigation. Orion, waiting at the door, bombarded her with questions, "You really went all out on him, huh? Now Ludwik's been arrested. What did the cops ask you?"

"Just the usual stuff."

"You didn't set Ludwik up again, did you?"

"When have I ever?" Whitney's response came with a cryptic sneer.

Before Orion could reply, Ashton stormed up, furious, "The Gemstone Exhibit Project was under your watch. You didn't screw him over, yet there he was, being taken away with that look on his face? I've never seen anyone as malicious as you. If anything happens to him, we won't let you off!"

Whitney couldn't be bothered to respond, simply snorting in disdain and walking away.