Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 797

"Why the empty hands? The Inko Group could easily toss them some secondary tech," Ludwik smirked coldly. "Then, Parker, have one of your uncle's other companies sign with me. Let's get the real cutting-edge technology into my hands. The Lippert family will start production immediately, launching it on the market before anyone else. That way, Inko Group doesn't breach any contracts, and the Lippert family can catch the Patrick Group completely off guard!" Parker finally got it, Ludwik's master plan.

It hit him like a ton of bricks, and he had to admit, business was not his forte.

Guys like Ludwik, with their ruthless business tactics, could destroy someone in minutes without leaving a trace.

He slammed his hand on the table, "Ludwik, hats off to you!

This double-dealing contract will leave the Patrick family with no top-tier tech and no grounds to sue Inko Group for fraud... I'll get my uncle to reach out to Jarvis and Bryce right away. They'll probably jump at the chance."

"Let them enjoy their moment," Ludwik said with a calm composure, a testament to his years of experience in the business world, where he had seen all sorts of underhanded tactics. He knew the value of lying low. Parker, rubbing his chin, grinned mischievously, full of motivation.

But then, frowning, he turned to Ludwik, "I caught up on your recent troubles on my way back."

With a flicker of guilt, Parker continued, "Ludwik, it must have been rough for you these past few weeks.

I heard Bryce rose to power following Wade, turning the Lutz Group into Emperor City's leading enterprise. That scumbag Bryce has been suppressing you left and right, even had someone attack you in jail... there." Ludwik's cold gaze darkened, his grip tightening around the rim of his cup.

"It was Ashton Fuller who told me. I contacted him right after guessing he'd come to Emperor City to help you out after your incident. He mentioned you were planning to hit back at Bryce for attacking Whitney, but Ludwik, I'd advise against it... especially now that you have this plan."

Ludwik's fist clenched. Indeed... he had not known Parker would be part of the meeting with the chairman of Inko Group.

Now that Parker was back, and Inko Group being his uncle's company, he had this opportunity.

If he were to release the information Felix had prepared now, it would expose Bryce's hypocritical reputation.

But it would also alert the enemy prematurely.

Revenge for Whitney was inevitable, but it had to wait.

"I understand," Ludwik said firmly, then added, "Parker, stay out of sight for now. We can't let this partnership leak."

Parker took a deep breath and nodded, "You always think several steps ahead, Ludwik. Now's definitely the time to keep a low profile."

"Yeah, now's not the time to come out into the open.

I'll continue playing the part of the downtrodden, let Jarvis and the others trample all over me. That way, they'll get careless.

In crucial moments, one must learn to endure silently, then strike back the hardest," Ludwik said with a cold and profound look. "I want to deal a fatal blow, dethrone the Patrick family from their top spot, and give Bryce a taste of his own medicine." "Ludwik, the Inko Group is with you, let's show them what we've got."

Parker walked back from the floor-to-ceiling window, slightly more relaxed, a smirk playing on his lips, "Coming back from the dead, huh? Let's find Ashton. The three of us will not rest until we're drunk tonight. With him and me by your side, what's there to fear?" Ludwik said nothing, his large hand landing heavily on Parker's shoulder, nodding with a smile.

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Bryce returned to his office in a foul mood, still pondering whether Ludwik managed to secure a deal with Phineas.

His new secretary brought in a cup of coffee, swaying her hips as she entered the CEO's office.

"Mr. Lutz, your coffee."

"Just put it down."

"Mr. Lutz..." The secretary lingered, not leaving.

From her first day, Bryce had taken her to bed.

The secretary hadn't expected the outwardly refined Mr. Lutz to be such a man behind closed doors. He was married too, to the daughter of the Sheldon Group no less.

Such a man, wicked yet charming. If only he wasn't a freak in bed, he'd be perfect.

Rumors swirled about Mr. Lutz's many lovers, including one who was pregnant and frequently visited to "ease his needs."

The thought excited her as she seductively approached his desk, "Mr. Lutz, since we're not working, why don't you explore me instead? I've been missing you."

She cooed, attempting to sit on Bryce's lap.

Since Audrey's death, Bryce had been extra cautious, clearing his throat and pushing her away, "Mind your position."

"Mr. Lutz, I locked the door. Won't you give in? I see you're already..."

The secretary giggled, glancing suggestively below.

Bryce, already in a bad mood and needing a release, darkened his gaze and pushed her onto the desk.

The secretary, seizing the opportunity, moaned softly, her hands igniting a fire on him.

As things heated up, the assistant's voice suddenly magnified outside, "Madam, why are you here? Mr. Lutz is very busy..." The office door tried to open but was locked.

"Strange, why did Bryce lock the door?" Whitney's curious voice, tinged with a smile.

Bryce stiffened, quickly pushing the secretary away and frantically adjusting his suit, glaring at her, "Hide under the bed now!"

Daylight, the office door locked, if Whitney walked in and saw him with a secretary, suspicions would arise, and he couldn't afford that now.

After the secretary hid, Bryce strode to unlock the door.

His hand on the doorknob, he greeted Whitney with a forced smile, "Whitney, what brings you here?"

Whitney breezed into the room with a smile, her figure accentuated by a tailored blazer, a folder in one hand, and two desserts in the other. Her expression playfully teasing, she said, "Just wrapped up a partnership meeting and happened to be passing by. Thought I'd drop in on you. But Bryce, why's the door locked? You're not hiding a lady in here, are you?"

"Your imagination's running wild," Bryce replied with a helpless grin, spreading his hands in a gesture of innocence. "I wish I had a lady here, but sadly, she's keeping me in suspense. I locked the door because I took a moment to rest at noon, didn't want any disturbances, that's all.

Huh? You brought desserts, planning to join me for an afternoon tea?"

Bryce quickly steered the conversation away.

"You could say that," Whitney said, playing along with a smile. She set down the desserts and revealed them, but her demeanor quickly shifted as she addressed an eagerly looking Bryce, "I'm gonna dash to the restroom real quick, urgent! Wait for me."

"Whitney..." The restroom was just inside the lounge, while the female secretary was hiding under the bed.

Bryce hesitated, wanting to speak, but Whitney was already on her way, leaving him no chance to explain.

He attempted to follow the conversation, "Do you need me to grab some...uh, supplies for you? In case it's that time of the month..."

"No, I think something I ate didn't sit well with me," Whitney confessed, a bit embarrassed.

She hadn't anticipated Bryce's close attention, her gaze unable to wander freely, so she hurried into the restroom.

As the door shut behind her, Whitney's expression turned icy. Upon entering the office, she had immediately detected the scent of women's perfume.