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!"

if I've had no interest in the Shelton corporation, given the circumstances, I might need

of the household without support, facing the corporation's major shareholders might be challenging... The company's executives have been calling non-stop, saying reporters

and I are

sister-in-law lacks the strength to cope. Hugh, the company will be temporarily in your hands;

"Dad, I've been out of the loop for so long due

are made by walking. You're being too modest." His insistence only solidified Jared's decision, "You won't be any less capable than your

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

reddened, "Find

had been wrong from the start. Hugh was

Whitney waited, lost in thought, until someone approached her. "Miss, may

man as her father's assistant, always working closely with Hudson. He spoke softly, cautiously. Whitney followed him to a secluded stairwell, understanding the need for

Yesterday, he had prepared an announcement for your entry into the Shelton corporation and even drafted a will,

The assistant's words implied a sinister plot. Her eyes narrowed, a chill running down her spine. "Was the preparation of my entry notice and the will kept confidential? Besides you, who else knew about my

"The lawyer and

fists, the tension in her body palpable. Her assistant glanced at her, cautious yet sincere. "Miss, I don't

Whitney, her eyes misting over. "Thank you. Did...