Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 492

Hudson gently stroked her hair, "Even though we haven't known each other for long, I can tell you truly care about Dad."

"And Dad feels the same about me." Whitney smiled.

"You get some rest. I need to see the lawyer." Hudson left.

Parker lingered outside the door for a moment before stepping in, his eyes twinkling behind his glasses. "Looks like your dad is dead set on the divorce. But can he pull it off smoothly? The Sheldons still have the old man and the old lady, right?"

"It's unlikely to be smooth. Emma's very strong-willed," Whitney remembered her first encounter with the grandmother at the Sheldons. She had shown no affection.

Sandy emerged from the bathroom, agreeing with Whitney's statement. "Whitney, your granduncle is a very dutiful man. If Grandma firmly disagrees, with Florence's ability to sweet-talk her, there's going to be a huge fuss. Moreover, Ludwik and Florence are dating. Grandma, always keen to climb the social ladder, knows the Lipperts would never accept a divorcee into the family. She'll definitely prioritize Florence's happiness!"

A thorn pricked Whitney's heart, leaving her speechless.

Sandy implied that as long as Ludwik was still dating Florence, he'd be a formidable ally for Holly and her daughter.

Noticing her silence, Parker coughed deliberately, saying, "I heard Ludwik was rushed to a hospital in Banyan City for emergency treatment. He insisted on traveling, and his surgery wound reopened."

Whitney pressed her lips together, staying silent.

important news, he immediately stood up, clutching

"What is it, honey?"

Danny glanced at Sandy.

quickly got the hint

by Danny, was allowed

something we've overlooked all this time. It's

handkerchief, then zoom in on the photo of the torn fabric on his phone. "See, the stitching patterns match. I'm almost certain the fabric on the phone also

stunned

and it's very expensive, a poisonous flower. I checked, and it's a hundred thousand for a plant... The Sheldons can afford it, they planted it in the little villa, maybe Florence did? She must love this flower, even embroidered it on her handkerchief. Although I didn't find another handkerchief with the exact same tiger lily, I suspect Florence kidnapped Sammy!!" Danny

breath hitched. Her

she had suspected Florence's involvement, confirming the piece of fabric was from a handkerchief and knowing Florence often carried

expression turned grave as he stepped closer. "You found evidence linking

at the Sheldons, pointing unmistakably to

"What about the van you and Ludwik found that

down, but that guy got blown up by a tanker truck. Ludwik had me follow up on the deceased's info.

told me Florence had two people doing her bidding, one named Myra, the other Drew.

brought Sammy to Emperor City, she

away... She couldn't forgive herself for only realizing now... "We have to go

the evidence. That way, we'll have a reason to search the villa." Parker nodded. "Let's do it tomorrow. Florence is still in Banyan City. It's only right to confront her there, in person, before we take any drastic

of excitement. First, there was a chance to save Sammy, and second, she was frustrated with not having solid proof to expose Florence. Holly had tried to harm her multiple times, and Florence always covered her tracks. But this time, with Sammy's