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.

couldn't bear losing such a

the dearest

hospital, Whitney

room, a crowd from

you've been nothing but trouble, stirring up the pot. And now, Hudson's been shot because of your influence, reminding him constantly of Parisa. He only ever went to visit her grave alone, without his bodyguards, and look where that got him!" Whitney,

the patriarch, intervened with a stern

doctor emerged with grim news. Hudson was alive but in a vegetative state,

vowing to stay by Hudson's side, while Whitney insisted on taking over his care, citing her medical knowledge and determination to find the best

questioning Whitney's qualifications and motives, but Whitney stood her ground, determined to do

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

dripped with bitterness as she glanced

was uneasy about letting Whitney take charge of the care, just