Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 470

The ominous black SUV that had kidnapped him was finally tracked down in Empire City.

"I bet Sammy's probably in Empire City, held captive. His fingerprints were on the car, along with another adult's - they were partial, but I've got the police on it for a match. This piece of fabric, Sammy must've torn it off someone!" Ludwik presented the fabric clearly, as Whitney and Danny leaned in closer to inspect.

The man spoke gravely, "This looks like it could be from a woman's dress, maybe Elaine's. If that's the case, then this clue might not mean much, because Sammy... he's no longer with Elaine."

Whitney zoomed in on the fabric, suddenly asking, "But what if it isn't Elaine's? Does she usually wear this kind of embroidered clothing?"

"I never paid attention." Ludwik tried to recall, but realized he couldn't remember Elaine's usual attire; he never cared about her.

Whitney scoffed at his response, "And to think you were with her for three years."

"..." Ludwik gave her a cold look, ignoring her sarcasm.

Whitney frowned, "Regardless, Sammy left us this for a reason, he's smart! I believe this fabric is a vital clue, we should check its material, craftsmanship, or maybe the pattern?"

"This flower pattern is peculiar, Mom." Danny's sharp eyes were fixed on the embroidery. "I haven't seen this flower design anywhere else, but it feels familiar..." He scrunched up his face in thought. "Where have you seen it?" Ludwik asked, bending down.

Danny was momentarily lost, "I can't pinpoint it, but it struck a chord the moment I saw it."

Ludwik, "If you're heading to Banyan City, could

next few days," Ludwik said with

Caller ID flashed: Florence.

and Whitney both froze, then Danny pursed his lips, his warm attitude due to Sammy's situation suddenly turning icy. He declined

vixen, calling

son's actions silently, her thoughts drifting away, as if a cold wind had swept

face stiffening. The atmosphere, just moments before harmonious, now felt shattered, sinking into

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Sheldon

Drew before driving back from the Sheldon family's back hill to the front yard villa. She hadn't even taken off her gloves

faintly detecting a hint of blood on her daughter's gloves. Holly's eyes shimmered, she closed

restless nights. Especially today, with Danny searching the Sheldon family,

coughed lightly, and Holly stopped

It was such a perfect opportunity." Florence's eyes were

boy. I was livid, to make matters worse, it stirred up trouble. That wretch Whitney, suspecting me, went around complaining to Camilla, Heidi, and even your father, hinting at my deeds! Your father confronted me today, wanting a divorce!" Florence's brows quivered, "Did father really say that? You and he have

father and Ludwik, I can't stand that wretch for one more day! Today I spoke with your uncle, he's got connections, knows people on the streets, he'll just..." Holly made a 'snap' gesture with her hands. Florence's eyes narrowed, she unfolded a handkerchief, touching the pattern on it, and smiled, "That would make things easier for me. Once I get the

divorce, she'd need to plan for herself and Florence, especially if Hudson found out Florence wasn't... Holly clenched her fist. She and that man had plotted for years, the Sheldon Group had to fall into Florence's hands, Hudson still wanted to leave it to Whitney, she'd have

looking at the declined call, her gaze cooled. "Ludwik left with Whitney and

be Whitney enticing him to stay! Florence, you can't let them spend too much time together, now that Whitney has her son with