Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 443

Camilla's villa was modest, with a simple staff.

When Ludwik walked in, his grandmother greeted him with a warm smile, dressed in an elegant green cheongsam, and gestured for him to sit.

"Ludwik, try the tea I've brewed."

After taking a sip, Ludwik complimented, "It's really good, Grandma."

He sat up straight, waiting for her to speak. Still fiddling with the teapot, the old lady said, "Poor Whitney Sheldon had quite the ordeal tonight."

Ludwik looked up sharply. Grandma knew about the incident at the front of the house?

Meeting his gaze, the grandmother explained, "Someone used my name to summon her to Justin's place. I feel terrible about it and had to intervene. After she left Justin's, she wouldn't tell my servant where she was hiding. She's quite cautious. Is she safe now?"

Ludwik thought, "Why is she asking me?" but managed to say, "Yes, she's safe."

"Did you confront your brother Riley?" she inquired further.

"Riley wronged a decent girl, trying to arrange a marriage in such a despicable manner," Ludwik replied, his tone even but his eyes cold.

The grandmother looked at him thoughtfully. "Riley is at fault, but it's not solely on Joanne. Tonight's incident is actually an internal matter of the Sheldon family. I hope you don't take your anger out on Riley too harshly. It won't benefit your recent return."

Ludwik paused, then asked, "An internal matter of the Sheldon family?"

With a sigh, the old lady continued, "I might be old, but I still see and hear. Mrs. Sheldon had a long talk with Joanne tonight. Joanne, bless her, might have been manipulated into trying to lift her son's status. It's somewhat pitiful, dealing with a stepmother's challenges."

Ludwik was shocked. So, Mrs. Sheldon and Joanne conspired against Whitney?

His anger had been directed at Justin, perhaps too hastily. Joanne had brought people to his villa, with Holly and Sienna following closely. Sienna had even said in panic, "Whitney escaped?"

Ludwik's expression turned icy, realizing Florence, Whitney's stepmother, might have had malicious intentions, not as cordial as she appeared.

"Alright, grandma's main concern is that you don't exacerbate the feud with Riley over the Sheldon family's internal disputes. I, like your father, wish for you to solidify your foundation, cleanse the Lippert family of leeches, and maintain our status as the premier family of Harmonia Country."

The grandmother's words carried weight, hinting at the hidden turmoil within the household, especially concerning Jarvis Thea.

Ludwik nodded, "I'll do my best, Grandma."

"I know I've chosen well. You're the most outstanding grandson of the Lippert family. And Jason mentioned you have a son? I've yet to meet him. Bring him over sometime; I'd love to meet my great-grandson."

With a smile, Ludwik stood up, "Sure, I'll bring him by soon."

As he left, the maid came to assist the old lady, "You've always had the family's best interests at heart."

The grandmother sighed, "It's not easy building a relationship with Ludwik, especially considering his marriage to Florence, yet tonight he was helping Whitney..."

"Young people's affairs should be left to them," the grandmother mused, having noticed Ludwik's particular gaze on Whitney, which was markedly different from his indifference towards Florence.

"I hope he can cleanse the Lippert family without causing too much internal strife."

The maid almost mentioned Jarvis's name, hinting at external threats to the family.