Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 739

Someone immediately echoed her sentiments.

Shane raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Well, in that case, we definitely need to check the surveillance footage. Let’s make it so Ludwik can’t argue. Ms. Patrick’s grievances can’t go unnoticed."

Ludwik smirked coldly, "I agree with checking the footage."

He had figured it out; Shane was on his side.

With Ludwik’s agreement, Brielle deflated, casting a quick glance at Wade.

Wade stepped forward, offering Phineas a polite smile, "Mr. Wilson, let’s call it a day. It’s just some young folks causing a stir, gave me quite the headache. How about we go over there and have a drink? I was hoping to catch up with you."

Ludwik sneered at Wade, "Now that we’re talking about checking the footage, you all back down. Weren’t you all bashing me a moment ago? There’s a word for that – guilt!"

Phineas frowned, deep in thought.

Wade’s expression shifted.

Brielle, face flushing with anger, snapped, "Ludwik, I was only trying to avoid making things awkward for Mr. Nelson and Mr. Wilson. You turning this around on me is really low. I’m warning you, stay away from me next time, or I won’t be so polite."

Jarvis, putting on airs, added, "Ludwik, if you dare to mess with my cousin again, you’ll pay."

With that, they both quickly left the scene.

Because once the surveillance was checked, the truth would reveal Brielle's slander against Ludwik.

Jarvis shot Shane a dark look, not expecting him to intervene.

Their hasty departure made it obvious to everyone, though no one spoke up. After all, many were more interested in seeing Ludwik chased away in disgrace.

The clique that had been pushing Ludwik around found an excuse to leave as well.

For a moment, it was just Shane and Ludwik left, with Wade chatting up Phineas in the distance.

Ludwik calmed down, turning to Shane, "Thanks."

Beneath his stern brows, his eyes held a trace of dimness, realizing how quickly people turn against you when you’re down.

"Ha, don’t thank me. If it wasn’t for her…" Shane began, then abruptly stopped, changing his tone, "I just couldn’t stand seeing you bullied like that. Hard to believe you’re the same Ludwik who used to be untouchable."

Ludwik’s gaze grew colder, "Mock me if you will."

Shane paused, then patted him on the shoulder, "Wade and Jarvis’s true colors are hard to ignore. They obviously got Brielle to frame you. Aren’t you going to try and win Phineas over?"

Ludwik nodded, no need for Shane to say more.

After Shane left, Ludwik pondered his words, then noticed Whitney standing away, her imposing figure stark against the crowd. She quickly looked away when their eyes met.

Ludwik suddenly understood something, his cold gaze warming, filled with an intense glow. He knew someone of Whitney’s stature would attend this event, which was part of why he insisted on coming tonight.

Yet—

Ludwik’s gaze returned to Phineas.

Surrounded by flatterers like Wade, even if Ludwik approached with a proposal, Phineas wouldn’t give him the time of day, especially with Wade kicking him while he was down.

Perhaps, a quieter moment to meet Phineas alone would be better.

Moreover, Ludwik sensed something unusual in Phineas’s look towards him, a hint of dislike.