Love beyond the mask (Whitney)



He brought up Natalie, "Ludwik, Natalie's just scared you won't let Whitney be.

She truly doesn't want to see Whitney hurt again, she genuinely cares about her from the bottom of her heart.noveldrama

She asked me to follow you, to beg you, please don't do it.

On her wedding day, if you show up, it'll be a disaster. If two people can't love each other anymore, why force it?

She'd rather die than give in to you!"

"Then I'll take her body. If she chooses to live, I'll cherish her more than anyone else ever could.

But she doesn't know that, and she refuses to understand."

His eyes were bloodshot, beyond listening to anyone.

"You..." Parker knew it was useless to say anything more.

Ludwik looked like he was on the edge of madness, Parker was terrified that any objection might trigger Ludwik's rage even further, and he was even more afraid that once they arrived in Banyan City, the wedding scene would be enough to drive him into a frenzy.

Tiana hadn't even sent Parker an invite, and she hadn't mentioned a word about the wedding.

Parker understood that Whitney's side didn't want anyone from their side to know anything at all.

"I'll file for the flight path, but it's already nearing nine o'clock. The quickest flight to Banyan City takes two and a half hours, and from the airport, you still need to find out their hotel, their ceremony is definitely happening at noon. Plus, do you think Bryce isn't prepared for you?"

"Can he really stop me?" Ludwik sneered, stepping into the car with a shadow cast over him, "I'm heading to the airport. No need to file for the flight path.

It will fly even if it's not supposed to."

"!!" Parker was beside himself, on the verge of tears.

Ludwik had thrown all caution to the wind, "Ludwik! Promise me you won't escalate things too much. Plus, Jason doesn't even know you're going to Banyan City. If you snatch the bride in front of everyone there, it'll spread back to Emperor City, and the Lippert family's entire reputation will suffer because of you...

Remember this!

And when will you be back? The WisdoChip Co.'s chip is at a crucial stage, and I have no clue..."

The man didn't respond.

His brows were filled with exhaustion; he wanted to leave everything in this world behind, to go after that woman with all his heart.

If she yields, then fine.

If not, then they'll die together.

At 10:15.

Holly Walker immediately called Florence back to the Sheldon family's mansion.

Florence knew what day it was better than anyone; she knew her mother must have got wind of Ludwik's movements, she had been bedridden and pregnant, unable to go anywhere.

Even yesterday, hearing Ludwik had returned from Tech Haven straight to the Lippert Group, she couldn't go to the company to find him. "What's the situation? Mother?"

Holly: "Your uncle had someone tail Ludwik near his apartment, found out he just left for the airport.

He also had Parker arrange a lot of manpower in Banyan City."

Florence's face tensed up with severe anxiety, she was both excited and couldn't help but worry, "So many enforcers?

Ludwik is planning to take down Bryce and Whitney in one fell swoop, isn't he?

If he interrupts the wedding, Whitney will definitely resist him to the death, hopefully causing his condition to flare up and turn the wedding into a bloodbath!

But mom... Ludwik won't actually take Whitney back, right?

I want Whitney to be ruined today, not for Ludwik to bring her back!"

"That's impossible." Holly said sternly, "Ludwik isn't brainless. Now that everyone in Emperor City knows you're pregnant, you and he are about to get married.

Jason is also in favor of it. Where would Ludwik keep someone else's bride if he took her?

Now with the Lippert Group's chip about to launch, it's a critical time for Ludwik and Jarvis's rivalry. Would Ludwik really jeopardize the Lippert family's future?

Between power and a woman, he can only choose one.

If he can't have Whitney, he'll destroy her!"

Florence's breathing slowed, she didn't understand the nature of a man like Ludwik; she didn't know if, in his madness, he would throw everything to the wind?

She was still very nervous, "Mom, have uncle rush to Banyan City immediately, keep an eye on every move of the wedding. The moment Ludwik makes a move on Whitney and Bryce, immediately report the good news to me!"

"Alright." Holly smirked sarcastically, her expression relaxed, "Whitney, this big trouble, we'll have Ludwik take care of her today.

It's all thanks to you, pushing her into marrying Bryce!"

Banyan City.

Hilton Wedding Theme Hotel.

In the bustling bride's room, Whitney sat quietly in front of the makeup mirror, slipping a pearl necklace around her neck.

'Crack'―

The necklace suddenly broke.

Her fingers paused.

Hearing the noise, Tiana immediately looked up and rushed over. In front of the mirror, she saw Whitney's serene face, her brows furrowing, "What happened?"

"The chain broke."

"How could a necklace worth millions break like this? This is a limited edition jewelry piece from your Skye Gem Ltd."

Tiana knelt down, quickly picking up the glossy pearls.

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Seeing Whitney still in a daze, somewhat unsettled, Tiana pursed her lips, her round face suddenly went quiet, she glanced at the makeup artists walking back and forth and Danny being coddled by a nanny in the distance, then came over and whispered, "Whitney... the pearls suddenly breaking,do you feel something bad might happen?

I've been feeling uneasy all morning, my right eye keeps twitching, I couldn't even apply false eyelashes properly.

I have this feeling Ludwik will show up today.

Though his whereabouts were a mystery after he went to Amoria CountryTech Haven.

When we came back to Banyan City the day before yesterday, I made a point to inquire, there was not a whisper from Emperor City."

"The calmer it gets, the more I feel

like I'm walking on eggshells," Tiana whispered, her voice quivering as she spoke of Ludwik, "That man,

Ludwik, he's like a wolf in shee

clothing, striking when you least expect it. When he had that psychotic break last year, he was downright demonic. I'm genuinely scared..."

Whitney's complexion paled slightly, but she forcefully grabbed Tiana's hand, cutting her off with a calm firmness, "Don't let your imagination run wild, Tiana. And honestly, I'd rather not hear about it."

"But I had this nightmare last night, dreamt he crashed the wedding, and it felt so real! Please, can I just check in with Parker, just to be safe?"

As Tiana spoke, her phone started ringing. She dashed over to the couch to grab it.

Whitney pursed her lips, maintaining her composure as the makeup artist continued to work on her.

"Mama," Danny approached.

He had overheard the conversation between Tiana and her mother.

He'd tried to give up, to accept the happiness his mother seemed to have found recently, and he refrained from mentioning 'Daddy' to avoid stirring up

old emotions.

But...

He couldn't shake off the feeling of dissent in his heart; he still disapproved of Bryce, convinced that Bryce was bad news.

His mother was being sweet-talked by Bryce, blind to the red flags, even ignoring Tiana's gut feelings.

And without any concrete evidence to prove Bryce's ill intentions, Danny felt helpless.

In a last-ditch effort, his little hand slipped between his mom's fingers, a look of despair in his eyes, "Mama, are you really sure you want to marry Bryce? Can't you, maybe not marry him? I'm just so afraid you'll end up getting hurt.

Men change, you know. What if, after he wins you over, he stops treasuring you?"