Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 843

He suddenly squinted his eyes, clicking on the news link, and then his face changed dramatically, turning a shade of angry green.

How... How is this possible?

Was he seeing things?

"Nolan... Jarvis!" Bryce yelled, his voice trembling with fury, in utter disbelief.

Ten minutes later-

Wade personally made his way to the club, his presence convincing Bryce that the Lippert family's new product launch was indeed a fact, and the news was real. Wade, with a face as grim as iron, doused the unconscious Jarvis with water to wake him.

The three made their way to a quiet room in the club.

Jarvis, still bewildered, asked, "Uncle, what's going on?"

Wade threw his phone at Jarvis, who touched his mouth, his face stretched tight and pale, sneering coldly, "I had you keep an eye on Ludwik, what did you manage to see? Explain to me, how did Ludwik get his hands on Inko Group's most advanced aerospace technology, when the Lippert family was supposed to be out of the game by Inko Group?

He wasn't supposed to have signed any deal with Inko Group, right!

So where did he get this new technology from? What on earth is going on here? Who can explain this to me?"

Originally, it was Jarvis who represented the Patrick Group in the dealings with Inko Group.

Bryce was also personally involved.

Bryce's brow furrowed, his phone bombarded with calls from subsidiaries of the Lutz Group.

Trouble was brewing, and everyone was panicking.

But he found the situation highly suspicious, "Mr. Patrick. Inko Group promised to sell their most advanced technology exclusively to us for development. It's written clear as day in the contract-there shouldn't be any case of Inko Group secretly selling to the Lippert family. And even if Inko Group was willing to sell, how could Ludwik afford it with his current financial standing?

Originally, you, Mr. Patrick, invested six hundred billion, and my Lutz Group, three hundred billion-a sky-high price in the industry!

If it weren't for the backing of the president of Harmonia Country behind Inko Group, with his support in aerospace and military sectors, we wouldn't have dared to invest so much!"

Jarvis finally came to his senses, "Call them! Call Inko Group!

That old fox Phineas, uncle, ask him if he breached the contract terms, secretly collaborating with Ludwik?"

Wade glanced at Bryce.

Bryce was in turmoil, deciding to make the call himself.

However, trying to reach someone inside Inko Group, the call went unanswered for a long time.

Jarvis slammed his hand on the table, rising to his feet, "That old fox! Acting all high and mighty as the chairman of Inko Group, openly playing us for fools?!

He should realize, even if Inko Group is powerful, my Patrick Group is now the top enterprise in Emperor City! Dare to offend us?"

"Fool." Wade glanced at his unworthy son.

He furrowed his brows in thought, then shook his head after a moment, "Phineas, as the chairman of Inko Group, wouldn't openly dare to sell the technology to Ludwik, especially since, at the previous moving-in party, I observed closely-he and Ludwik had no private dealings.

That's why I was reassured to let you handle the contract signing.

Moreover, why would he risk offending both the Patrick Group and the Lutz Group, just to help Ludwik?"

This was precisely what Bryce couldn't understand.

Phineas didn't seem like someone who would help Ludwik; they had no connection whatsoever.

Yet, Ludwik had announced a groundbreaking new aerospace product overnight, a fact that cannot be denied!

His launch event caused a stir in the industry, now every major heavy industry company in Harmonia Country was paying attention to the Lippert family.

In just an hour since the event, the name 'the Lippert family' seemed to have been resurrected in the business world.

Bryce felt an unprecedented panic.

He clenched his teeth, trying to think clearly, "Mr. Patrick, we need to immediately investigate whether Ludwik's product launch is a bluff or if there's substance behind it. He claims his material has been used in the latest rockets, but has it been verified? We in business know all too well the effect of all bark and no bite.

With public opinion so advanced these days, Ludwik, being as cunning as he is, might just be bluffing to gain attention for the Lippert family, especially knowing we're launching our product tomorrow."

Wade looked at him coldly, a sneer on his iron face, "Bryce, do you think I'd rush over here in the middle of the night for nothing?

Don't underestimate Ludwik; the new material by the Lippert family has indeed been used in the latest rockets.

He wouldn't dare lie about such a matter, as it would bring about sanctions from the president!

Now we're in a tough spot. I've checked, and his developed material is more advanced than ours.

Otherwise, why would his material be used in rockets, while we, after so much effort, haven't even been seen by the national security departments?

The biggest issue now is, both the Patrick Group and the Lutz Group, based on this collaboration with Inko Group, have pre-signed orders with numerous companies globally, including arms dealers from the Middle East, all looking to make a fortune in the aerospace field. We've taken their deposits, and now, with a more advanced product on the market, how do we explain this to these companies?

Can tomorrow's product launch still go ahead as planned?"

Bryce was furious, Ludwik had slapped them in the face at the critical moment!

They had no idea when he began secretly introducing technology and producing products.

Bryce got there first, cornered the market on the latest rocket launch technology. With a move like that, were there even chances left for the Patrick Group and the Lutz Group's products to see the light of day?

And what about those companies they had contracts with? Would they even glance in their direction now?

"It's a trap!" Bryce realized with a sinking feeling.

"A trap? You mean a trap Ludwik set for us?" Wade took a deep drag from his cigarette, squinting through the smoke. He shook his head with a dismissive arrogance, "I can't believe he's got the power to set us up just yet." "There's no other explanation."

Bryce's mood darkened further, a chill spreading through him. He'd had his share of run-ins with Ludwik, even found himself outmaneuvered by the guy more than once. He knew Ludwik's mind was sharp, his tactics unmatched. A shiver ran down his spine as he slammed his fist on the table, "Though I've no clue how he got in touch with Phineas, you've seen it yourselves, the Inko Group's giving us the cold shoulder now!

That says it all.

And did you pay attention during the Lippert family's press conference? Ludwik mentioned their partner isn't Inko Group, but Hausen Group.

We need to dig into this company now!

Hausen Group's cutting-edge technology is where the fishy business is at!"

Wade's gaze hardened towards Jarvis, "I want everything on Hausen Group, and I mean everything, ASAP!"

"And uncle, what about our product launch tomorrow? We've hyped it up so much, and now Ludwik's stolen our thunder in the dead of night..."

Wade glanced at the clock, realizing dawn was only a few hours away.

He clenched his teeth, a harsh laugh escaping him, "Control the narrative. Silence any dissenting voices! Make sure the Lippert family's launch doesn't get any airtime!"