Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 818

Everyone was on Whitney's case, their disappointment turning into a heated confrontation that surrounded her from all angles.

Bryce watched from the sidelines, a smug glint in his eye as he saw Whitney cornered and alone.

Then Ludwik barged in, pushing through the angry shareholders to stand protectively in front of Whitney. His presence was so commanding that it silenced the crowd around them.

Ludwik glared at Bryce with disdain. "Bryce, calling you a man would be a stretch. Is deceit all you're capable of? Scheming against a woman?

Ah, so Whitney's father was disappointed in her, forcing you to step in and manage the Sheldon Estate project?"

He scoffed before turning to address the shareholders, his voice booming. "Are we all fools here? Would a reputable CEO really let an outsider meddle in company affairs without a good reason?

Or is it that Bryce, in his utter lack of morality, drugged Whitney's father and forced him to sign a contract while incapacitated?

That contract, signed under duress, is fundamentally void!"

The shareholders murmured among themselves, unsure what to believe.

"The contract is fake?"

"Mr. Sheldon didn't sign willingly?"

"What's really going on here?"

Bryce's face darkened, and he stepped forward, a mix of bitterness and anger in his voice. "Ludwik! It's bad enough you took Whitney from me, casting me as the cuckold. Now you want to tarnish my reputation with your lies? Let me guess, the Lippert family's down on their luck, and now you're eyeing the Sheldon Group?

Whitney, I'm begging you, wake up. He's desperate, willing to do anything. Don't let him deceive you further, leading you astray and taking over your father's lifelong work at the Sheldon Group."

Whitney trembled with anger at Bryce's hypocritical facade. "Shameless! Bryce, it's clear as day that you're the one scheming to take over the Sheldon Group. And now, holding that contract, aren't you the one trying to interfere?" "Enough with the talk." Ludwik, barely containing his rage, glared at Bryce. "Fellow shareholders, the scandal was deliberately leaked by Bryce. He's just trying to frame Whitney, looking for an excuse to take control of the Sheldon Group himself. But unfortunately for him, his plan falls apart considering his own infidelity!

Bryce, let me tell you, Tiana's back, and she has evidence of your escapades in the club.

And with Whitney catching you red-handed with your secretary, how long do you think you can keep slinging mud?"

Bryce clenched his fists, his face turning pale. The last thing he needed was for his club antics to become public-acts far worse than a mere affair.

And Tiana still had evidence!

He glanced at Whitney's icy stare, realizing she might be holding onto the footage as leverage for a divorce.

Ludwik patted Bryce's shoulder, his voice low and threatening. "Get rid of today's trending scandal if you know what's good for you. Otherwise, Whitney won't hesitate to give the public a taste of your misdeeds.

As for the Sheldon Group, enjoy your moment of triumph. But remember, the harm you've done to Hudson will be repaid in full!"

"I already have half of the Sheldon Group," Bryce sneered, unfazed. "Ludwik, you're nothing but an ant to me now, a disgraced one at that. You can only talk big."

He wasn't worried. With the power of attorney and the contract in his hand, he was confident he could take over the Sheldon Group completely.

And with the current scandal turning the shareholders against Whitney, her influence in the company would wane.

Bryce mockingly glanced at Ludwik's waist. "Too bad, isn't it? You can't really do anything with Whitney. Now, you're just an internet joke, tagged as a homewrecker."

Ludwik's icy gaze could have pierced through him, but he simply smirked. "Thanks for the reminder. Indeed, I can't do anything with Whitney. How could we possibly have an affair?"

He turned to leave with Whitney, who resisted. The Sheldon Group, one of Harmonia Country's top corporations, couldn't just fall into Bryce's hands. She couldn't let her father down, her nails digging into her palm with determination. Ludwik whispered, "It's just a project management position. Bryce still has to win over the shareholders to have a say in the Sheldon Group. This gives us time, and I have a plan." Whitney, skeptical, met his gaze.

"Trust me! Staying here might only lead to your impeachment by the shareholders in their current state."

With that, Ludwik led Whitney away.

Passing Florence, who caressed her round belly with a mischievous smile, she sneered, "Sister, Bryce will get me back into the Sheldon Group. Your days of comfort are numbered!" "You're both heading straight down a path to become the next Ludwik and Florence Lippert, a pair of down-and-out lovebirds."

"Florence, you schemed against my father with outsiders, making a wedding dress for someone else to wear. You're the biggest fool of all!"

"I'm not the fool here." Florence caressed her growing belly with a sneer, her laughter filled with hidden meanings.

Ludwik frowned at the sight of her belly, recalling how Sammy had been overly protective of Florence not too long ago.

He had asked Ashton to look into it, but due to a series of unforeseen events, the investigation was delayed.

He withdrew his icy gaze and walked out of the company with Whitney by his side.

But as soon as they stepped out of Sheldon Group's front door, they were swarmed by a horde of reporters, microphones thrust forward, cameras flashing. "Look at this scandalous couple, still holding hands. Guess the video leak was true!"

"Whitney really cheated with her ex, no wonder Bryce was licking his wounds online last night."

"Whitney, Bryce said he's only ever held your hand after marriage. Are you still keeping yourself for your lover? You should be ashamed, poor Mr. Lutz!"

The other reporters chimed in, snapping photos of Whitney non-stop.

Whitney, overwhelmed, was about to retort.

Hearing this, Ludwik couldn't help but feel amused. He boldly wrapped his arm around her, a defiant smirk on his face, "Yes, she's keeping herself for me because she'd rather not be touched by Bryce than catch some nasty disease. Do you have any idea how filthy Bryce is?"

"Ludwik, what do you mean by that? Are you implying Bryce was unfaithful in his marriage too?"

"He was more than just unfaithful to Whitney," Ludwik retorted with a cold laugh. "Don't worry, Whitney herself will spill all the beans. And a message for Bryce-see you in court if you don't file for divorce.

Oh, and for the record, Whitney didn't cheat!"

"Mr. Lippert, you're still defending yourselves after being caught in your mansion? She didn't cheat?" The reporters were clearly skeptical.