Love Beyond the Mask novel Chapter 676

Jarvis's gaze hardened, and he frowned deeply.

Two hundred billion, even for the Patricks, pulling such a sum would mean calling a major board meeting. The Patrick Corporation had grown so vast, its need for liquid assets was even more substantial.

And considering their cautious climb to power over the last thirty years, spearheaded by his uncle's meticulous planning, he was certain they wouldn't make such a move.

But the bidder, with that synthesized, youthful voice, was a complete mystery to him.

Who would go to such lengths for Jason?

Jarvis was irked, feeling outmaneuvered by this enigmatic figure, unsure of their motives.

The Patricks had fought tooth and nail to become the leading family in Harmonia, and the thought of losing that position was unsettling.

Whitney could barely hide her smirk, seeing her ruse had worked.

She was about to make a quick exit with Sandy when—

"Whitney! What are... what are you doing here?"

At that moment, Bryce happened upon the scene, his eyes widening in surprise at seeing Whitney. His cool demeanor slipped for a moment as he let go of the woman he was with.

Whitney's eyes shifted, only then noticing he wasn't alone.

A woman stood beside him, her figure elegant, dressed in a sultry dress. It took Whitney a moment, but recognition dawned; it was Audrey from that Banyan City wedding!

What was she doing with Bryce?

Perhaps sensing Whitney's direct gaze, Bryce hurriedly explained, "Whitney, Faith is now working at the Lutz Corporation, serving as my executive assistant..."

Executive assistant?

Whitney blinked in confusion. She remembered Audrey as one of the socialites Claire had tried to set Bryce up with—a match he had always declined.

How did she end up as his secretary?

"Ms. Valentine, I'm here accompanying Mr. Lutz to the charity auction; it's strictly business," Audrey said, her eyes hiding her true thoughts as she offered a polite smile.

Whitney glanced at her dress, choosing not to comment.

She wasn't too bothered by it all.

Bryce stepped closer, taking her hand, "What brings you here?"

"I got dragged along by Mr. Nelson. Was about to head out when Jarvis caught me up in this mess."

As Whitney spoke, she studied Bryce, wondering if he knew Jarvis given he had helped Wade drive up the auction price.

Sensing her scrutiny, Bryce turned to Jarvis, "This must be Nolan, right? What's this dispute with Whitney all about? She's just here to have some fun."

Jarvis chuckled, his tone laden with insinuation, "Mr. Lutz, you might not be aware, but the person who bid 60 billion was your wife. Seems she's quite intent on helping the Lippert family. Be careful, lest she's planning to pass you the green hat."

Bryce's expression darkened, his grip on Whitney tightening.

She quickly defended herself, "Don't listen to him; my plan was to sell it off for a profit if I won. Nothing more."

"Oh, Ms. Valentine, when did you get into such business ventures? Trying to help an old flame? Or is it that you're ignoring the Patrick family's warnings, thinking you're above us?" Jarvis taunted.

The tension between Bryce and Whitney grew.

Sandy, unable to hold back her sarcasm, chimed in, "Nolan, stop trying to ruin their marriage. Wade just wanted the estate, too stingy to bid himself. Now, a mysterious bidder has taken it for two hundred billion. If the Patrick family can't handle losing, they should gracefully accept defeat. Wade's probably off trying to meet this wealthy bidder as we speak. What's the point in blocking us here?"

"Who do you think you are!" Jarvis's glare intensified.