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."

back up at Ludwik, "If you're heading to Banyan City,

Banyan City in the next few days," Ludwik said with a furrowed brow, when

Caller ID flashed: Florence.

Whitney both froze, then Danny pursed his lips, his warm attitude due to Sammy's

calling

actions silently, her thoughts drifting away,

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

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the Sheldon family

amidst the dense night, Florence met with Drew before driving back from the Sheldon family's back hill to the front yard villa. She hadn't

her daughter's gloves. Holly's eyes shimmered, she closed the door tightly before asking in a

keeping him in the Sheldon Mansion always led to restless nights. Especially today, with Danny searching the Sheldon family, we

coughed lightly, and Holly stopped

It was such a

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

the use. He's still hung up on Parisa! It's all Whitney's fault. If she hadn't come back, your father wouldn't be reminded of that wretch so often. Whitney's causing us endless trouble, she's deceiving your father, all to get her hands on the Sheldon Group, her ambition is clear. As long as she's alive, she'll take away your 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,

daughter, a chill running through her. If Hudson seriously considered 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

gaze cooled. "Ludwik left with Whitney and her son this afternoon?"

to have dinner with him?" Holly frowned, "...It must be Whitney enticing him to stay! Florence, you can't let them spend too much time together, now that Whitney has her son with her, it's easy for them to bond." "Hmph, I know how to get Ludwik back." Florence's lips curled into a cold