Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 91

The next day. Whitney strode into Skye Gem to preside over the shareholders‘ meeting.

Monica was a no–show. Meanwhile, the news of her being beaten to a pulp, with three broken ribs and a fractured leg, was trending all over social media.

Whitney’s lips pursed lightly, recognizing this as L’s handiwork.

A slight sense of satisfaction curled in her heart; the man had exacted revenge for her. At the meeting, she decisively cut Monica out of the picture, firing her cronies as well.

With the company reeling from the scandal of purchasing counterfeit gemstones, Whitney called for an urgent overhaul. She spent the morning laying down new policies and procedures, effectively conducting a corporate blood transfusion.

The shareholders witnessed Whitney’s decisive action and dared not object to her authority.

Her capability was, after all, evident to all.

“Moving forward, I’ll personally oversee the raw materials procurement department. The entire team is being replaced, and I’ll be taking charge. Any objections?” Whitney tapped her pen and lifted her chin, her gaze sweeping the room.

It was common knowledge that the cornerstone of any jewelry company was its raw materials.

Its reputation could be ruined if the raw gemstones were substandard, even with the finest design and craftsmanship.

The shareholders unanimously agreed to entrust the procurement division to her.

Whitney smiled, “Meeting adjourned!”

Monica, incapacitated in the hospital, was fuming with rage when she received the news. Her face was a mess, a tooth missing, and her body ached unbearably. She wailed to Yvonne, “Mom, she dared to sideline me when I was down. Why isn’t that wretch behind bars? Should we go to our cousin for help?”

“Who do you think had you beaten up? Who else but Mr. Lippert?” Yvonne spat resentfully, “Your cousin may have the connections, but we’re the ones who end up paying the price. We can’t even hint at a threat towards her. We still need her for the upcoming jewelry contest…”

Only then did Monica realize they were at the mercy of a ruthless woman, and a chill ran down her spine.

were now firmly in someone else’s grip, and her days were no longer

bringing the love child back to the Valentine family, always cross with me. I’ll destroy

Skye Gem building,

coffee shop,

was not every day this

my grandson back to the Valentine family. You were right that day. That snake Yvonne, riding high because she’s got a protector, even tried to assassinate your brother! Instead of letting her push you to the brink, I took the risk and brought the kid

eyes narrowed; her suggestion that day had been self–serving. Monica had wanted her in jail, so she

it might push Yvonne and Monica to desperation,

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with Violet in the Valentine family, she might learn something

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helped me, so I’ll keep an eye out for you,” Violet answered, her

image of her mother, dangerously intelligent. Violet thought about the deaths of Whitney’s grandfather and mother; Preston was just a small player in the grand scheme, but even he could not

flicker of fear crossed Violet’s eyes. Worried Whitney might uncover something,

Her uncle…

would Violet suddenly ask about

the contact book could lead

about her grandfather

uncle went when he left all

well. There’s no love lost there.” Violet’s demeanor relaxed as she grabbed her purse

mother and grandfather’s deaths. Whitney pondered as she walked back

gaze softening as he looked at Whitney. “Heard you had

back to reality, initially not

something clicked, and she looked up, her eyes devoid of warmth. “Simon, you weren’t the one who saved me that night. Why pretend,

discomfort, “I… I thought my father

father had

“You guessed it was L, yet you didn’t clarify in the restroom. Your

because I love you! I’m afraid of losing you,” Simon pleaded, grabbing her arm, “And