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Love Beyond the Mask novel Chapter 140

Chapter 140 

Whitney felt a wave of warmth wash over her. Aren’t you due for a meeting soon?” 

Yeah, sorry I can’t join you to pick him up, but I can arrange for the finest lunch.” 

Then he grabbed a folder from his desk, striding past her. As he did, he gave her waist a gentle squeeze. He straightened his tie and headed towards the conference room. “See you at noon.” 

With a small smile, Whitney quickly returned to her office to change and grabbed her car keys, determined to drive to Banyan City International Airport herself

At the entrance of the conference room, Felix suddenly approached Ludwik. Mr. Lippert, there’s some crucial information you need to know.” 

Ludwik stepped aside with him

Felix whispered, Mr. Lippert, it seems Orion Lippert is coming back today. Not a peep from anyone, and the Lipperts haven’t stirred” 

Is this news reliable?Ludwik’s expression turned icy

Felix hesitated, Not certain yet.” 

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Find out. Keep a close eye on him!” 

Felix understood the gravity when he saw the frost in Ludwik’s eyes. After severing ties with the Bartels and now openly defying his father, Ludwik was in a highstakes game. Orion’s return was not good news. Mrs. Lippert and her son, Orion, had been coveting the Imperial Gem Corporation

It was a quarter past twelve. Whitney waited at the airport, holding up a sign. It had been ten years, and her memories of her uncle’s face were hazy

From the back of the crowd, a thin man in a wheelchair caught her eye

In that moment, Whitney’s breath caught

She recognized her uncle’s face! But his left side was obscured by hair, and why was he in a wheelchair

Her eyes flickered with shock as she called out, “Uncle!” 

Behind her uncle, a tall, striking figure in a navy blue suit was speaking with him. As they split up, that man’s profile caught Whitney’s eye, a rogue charm to his young face. He threw a glance in her way as he got into a car from another exit

Who was this man

Whitney!her uncle was already being wheeled over by his assistant

Whitney snapped back to reality. Lowering her gaze to her uncle’s wheelchair, she saw the left side of his face marred by horrific scars and her heart lurched. Her throat felt leaden as tears 

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welled up in her eyes, Uncle, how did this happen to you?” 

It’s been ten years.Uncle Keegan shook his head, his hand resting over the blanket that covered his missing legs

Tears fell from Whitney’s eye

Silly girl, don’t cry. Your uncle’s right here, isn’t he?Keegan grasped her hand tightly. Let’s not make a scene here. Let’s get in the car.” 

Embarrassed by the onlookers, Whitney wiped her nose and quickly opened her car door

Keegan was helped into the car by his assistant, who then took the driver’s seat

Sitting in the back alongside her uncle, Whitney saw his gaze drop to the slight bulge beneath her sweater

His brow furrowed with a surprised smile, Whitney, we didn’t get to talk much on the phone. Are you expecting? Have you got married?” 

Whitney composed herself and nodded shyly, Uncle, I haven’t had the chance to tell you.” 

You’ve grown up. It’s natural to start a family, and that’s wonderful.Keegan held her hand gently. Your mother and grandfather would be happy knowing this. Who’s the lucky man?” 

Whitney blushed, still unsure of L’s full identity, Uncle, I’m taking you to meet him. He’s the CEO of a real estate firm. I really like him, and I hope you will too.” 

Hearing he was a CEO, Keegan didn’t question further and nodded

With her uncle’s blessing, Whitney’s spirits lifted, and she quickly sent a Facebook message to 

He replied with an address: Banyan City International Hotel

Whitney escorted her uncle to the opulent yet discreet restaurant. Upon reaching the private room on the second floor by the window, a towering figure awaited. Dressed in a sleek black suit and a fine tie, Ludwik’s exposed features were handsome and composed

He exuded nobility, entirely at ease

Whitney, on the other hand, felt nervous as she wheeled her uncle over to Ludwik, standing beside him. With a smile, she introduced, L, this is my uncle Keegan Tennyson.” 

Uncle, this is my husband,she added, her voice laced with bashfulness

Ludwik glanced over, and in that moment, Whitney felt her uncle’s wheelchair jerk sharply

Bewildered, she looked down to see her uncle’s grip tighten on the armrest, his scarred face paling under the cover of his hair

Ludwik, noticing the man in the wheelchair and the scars on his face, paused momentarily. His eyes flickered before resuming his composure. He extended his hand graciously, Mr. Tennyson, nice to meet you.” 

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But Keegan didn’t reach out his hand in return

Sensing the awkwardness, Whitney bent down to her uncle, Uncle, are you alright?” 

She was worried, recalling her uncle’s recent treatments before returning home

Yes.Keegan finally spoke, his voice strained as if biting back emotion, Whitney, push me 

inside.” 

Ludwik withdrew his hand, a man accustomed to the ebb and flow of the business world, unbothered by the slight. He offered, I’ll do it.” 

As he pushed Keegan inside, Whitney saw her uncle’s hand trembling

Ludwik took a seat across from Keegan, no longer examining him. With detached politeness, he began ordering

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