Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 518

"Books say boys and girls are different. I don't wanna take a bath with Danny!" Cherry pouted.

Parker instantly fired up, "Daniel, are you trying to coax Cherry into bathing with you? Man, you're way too young to be this naughty!"

"Bro, do you even know how to form a proper sentence?" Danny rolled his eyes. "Besides, she's not even your daughter. Why the big fuss?"

Parker froze, his expression stiffening.

Tiana also looked awkward, glancing at Parker with a mixture of embarrassment and avoidance.

"Let's drop the subject," Ludwik interjected. "Cherry's right about the boys and girls thing. Ms. Melford, you can stay next door. Have you guys eaten yet?"

Tiana glanced at Whitney and said, somewhat pointedly, "Mr. Lippert, we've had our dinner. We ate with Mr. Lutz just before he left."

"I haven't eaten!" Danny protested.

Ludwik's gaze lingered on Whitney, whose lips were pale and who didn't seem to have the healthy glow of someone who had eaten well.

"Go to the grocery store downstairs and get some ingredients," Ludwik instructed Parker.

Whitney's face turned cold as she said, "Do I need to spell it out for you? Mr. Lippert, you're not welcome here. Stay one more second, and I'll have the hotel security escort you out!"

Rolling up his sleeves, Ludwik replied with a slight smirk, "You heard the boy; he hasn't eaten."

"Then take him out to eat!"

Despite her foul mood, Whitney couldn't resist her son's genuine plea, "Mommy, I miss the meals Dad used to make..."

It was hard for Whitney to divide her son's affection between herself and his father without completely cutting ties.

With a suppressed breath, she conceded, "Danny, ask your dad to cook next door. I don't want him using my kitchen."

"Okay," Ludwik replied, his voice low.

She just didn't want to see him, to accept him.

But he wouldn't just back down as she wished.

Before heading to the next suite, Ludwik mentioned, "The golf course land bid deposit of 300 million is still in the Lippert Group's account. Whitney, you'll need to go through my company's legal team to get the money."

Whitney glared at him, furious.

She had forgotten about this detail.

Dealing with the legalities through Skye Gem Ltd.'s lawyers in Banyan City and negotiating with the Lippert Group would be a lengthy process.

The 300 million was crucial for her plans to relocate her company to Bryce's area, where every penny counted.

She had no choice but to compromise, "Give me your company's legal department's number."

Seeing her extend her delicate hand, Ludwik glanced at Parker, who immediately spun around, "Guess I'll go get those groceries then!"

Tiana, worried about Whitney's emotional state and Ludwik playing hardball, stepped in, "Mr. Lippert, please don't make things difficult for Whitney."

"Do you not need to set up next door, Ms. Melford?" Ludwik retorted.

"I... Whitney clearly doesn't want to deal with you. It's about being decent at this point! You're engaged, Ludwik!"

Tiana bravely tried to shield Whitney.

"Ms. Melford, why don't you come grocery shopping with me?" Parker said, noticing Ludwik's displeasure and quickly pulling Tiana away.

"Hey, why are you dragging me? What if Ludwik bullies my Whitney? Parker, you and Ludwik are cut from the same cloth. I'm not leaving!"

Tiana's protests were cut short as she was dragged out the door.