Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 507

thinking the worst of me... Hudson, how can I rest easy knowing she's taking care of you?" Tears streamed down her face as she spoke.

Holly, red-faced and shaking with anger, charged at Whitney. "What are you implying? That somehow, I'm responsible for your father's death? That's absurd! Mom and Dad, you've seen yourself how much I've loved Hudson all these years. Whitney, you're being spiteful, Florence wrapped her arms around her mother, her eyes pleading as she looked at Whitney, "Sis, that's totally uncalled for. My mom wouldn't harm Dad. She's been his rock. Are you trying to stir trouble and make Grandma and Grandpa doubt her? They know we've never harbored any ambition..."

Whitney sneered internally, "You're all worrying over nothing. I'm not saying Holly has ulterior motives. I'm just reminding Grandpa that Dad waking up wouldn't serve Holly any good. The Shelton family is a major league family, not your average household. It pays to be cautious. I'm just a girl from the sidelines, wanting nothing more than my dad to wake up and enjoy some family time. What benefits could I possibly gain? I don't have a claim to the Shelton inheritance."

Jared was convinced, "Alright, Whitney will take care of Hudson."

"Dad, do you really believe I could harm Hudson?" Holly protested vehemently, "What will people think of me, Mrs. Shelton?"

Whitney's eyes narrowed coldly. "Holly, Grandpa has made his decision. If you continue to argue, I might start wondering. Why are you so desperate for Dad's custody? Afraid he might wake up?" "What nonsense are you spouting!" Holly snapped.

Hugh, who had been silent in his wheelchair, finally spoke up, "Holly, let's follow Dad's decision. With the incident, the Shelton corporation is in chaos. You, as his wife, and Florence, as his rightful daughter, should be focusing on holding things together for the corporation's sake. Let Whitney care for Dad; it's just dividing the tasks."

Holly glared at Whitney, seething, "Fine... but if anything happens to Hudson, I won't forgive you!"

interest in the Shelton corporation, given

might be challenging... The company's executives have been calling non-stop,

with tears, "Dad, Florence and I are on our own,

and your sister-in-law lacks the strength

been out of the loop for so long due to my condition... I'm not sure I'm up to

only solidified Jared's decision, "You won't be any less capable than your brother. For the sake of the Shelton family, you must try." "Alright, I

targeted? The tension between Holly and Hugh was palpable. Holly had been vehemently against Whitney taking care of their father, yet she quickly agreed after Hugh spoke up? And then she even vouched for Hugh to take over the company. Did Holly not want the Shelton corporation for herself? Whitney sank into deep thought. Noticing her piercing

reddened, "Find

proving innocence. Maybe she had been wrong from the start. Hugh was more

gather Hudson's personal items. Whitney waited, lost in thought, until

Hudson. He spoke softly, cautiously. Whitney

and even drafted a will, intending to leave you 20% of the independent shares of the corporation. He was supposed to go to the office to sign it today but got shot on

mind racing. The assistant's words implied a sinister plot. Her eyes narrowed, a chill running down her spine. "Was the preparation of my entry

lawyer

her body palpable. Her assistant glanced at her, cautious yet sincere. "Miss, I

Whitney, her eyes misting over. "Thank you.