Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 506

"Mr. Sheldon was attacked on his way, it's all over the news. How could it be fake? You better hurry to the hospital!"

Whitney dashed downstairs as if her life depended on it.

Sitting in the car, she couldn't calm down. Her phone buzzed several times.

Trembling, she checked it, "Breaking news: an hour ago, Hudson Sheldon, CEO of Sheldon Group, was shot while driving. He has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition, fighting for his life. According to reports from the scene, the shooting and resulting car crash were horrific. The stock market is expected to take a hit..."

Whitney's hands were drenched in cold sweat.

She and Hudson had only recently discovered their father-daughter relationship, but they clicked instantly. From initial resistance, Whitney had grown to respect and lean on Hudson.

And Hudson had done everything within his power to protect her in the Sheldon family, always putting her first.

bear losing such

was the dearest person

hospital,

operating room, a crowd from the

your face here? You're a curse! Ever since you came back to the Sheldons, nothing has been the same. And now, Hudson's been hurt! It's all because of you! Ever since you arrived, you've been nothing but trouble, stirring up the pot. And now, Hudson's been shot because of your influence, reminding him constantly of

with a stern command for

grim news. Hudson was alive but in a vegetative state, with slim chances of

in their own way, with Holly vowing to stay by Hudson's side, while Whitney insisted on taking over his care, citing her medical knowledge and determination to

but Whitney stood her ground, determined to

board? In the end, isn't it the Sheldon family who'll have to foot the bill? You, being utterly useless, shouldn't be stirring the pot at a time like this. And let's not forget, your mom stole my husband when they were young. Now, are you here to snatch away

bitterness as

uneasy about letting Whitney take charge of the care, just about to voice her