Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 509

Florence dug her nails into her palm, her face quickly showing a hint of distress. "Grandpa, you're worrying too much! Sure, Ludwik and I had a bit of a tiff before we got engaged. Mom guessed it right. He's still mad at me today, so he's probably using my sister to make me jealous on purpose. How could he and my sister even know each other? You've forgotten, at the Sheldon Mansion's dinner party, Ludwik was so considerate and nice to me. If he didn't like me, why would he engage me?" Jared looked thoughtful, furrowing his brows.

Holly stepped forward immediately, "Dad, you can rest easy. The engagement is set, and now with Hudson out of the picture, the Sheldon family's future and fortune are resting on Ludwik's shoulders. Florence will be our lucky star. You and mom have been worrying here for so long, you must be tired. Why not head back to the mansion and rest?"

Emma didn't seem to doubt their words, and even looked at Jared, "Holly's right. Why don't you let Hugh assist Florence properly? The future of the Sheldon Group will depend on Ludwik after all, so naturally, Florence should be the heir."

Jared pondered for a moment before slowly nodding. Holly then squinted her eyes, helping the elders out.

Soon after, she came back to find Florence in the hospital room. Holly frowned slightly, whispering, "Florence, are you really engaged to Ludwik?"

"Of course, it's real! He had no other choice," Florence coughed out excitedly.

Holly hesitated, "But the way he treats you has done a complete 180. He's so cold towards you now. It was in front of the old man today, but what if it happens in front of the high society in Emperor City? Won't the news that you're not his favorite spread? Just being engaged, what does that help you with? Everyone will know he doesn't have you in his heart. That's what he wants, isn't it?"

Indeed, Ludwik now seemed utterly unguarded, not only showing no respect but also giving her a cold shoulder. His treatment of her was poor, and she dared not play any tricks with the marrow donation. Because only by succeeding in the donation could she have his child, and he was well aware of the leverage.

Florence clenched her teeth in hatred, her dark eyes flashing with a cold light, "Mom, please get Myra to contact a Dr. Ryan for me. I need to act now, to get pregnant before the marrow donation!"

Holly's eyes widened, though not fully grasping her daughter's plan, a smile touched the corners of her eyes.

Florence thought of how Ludwik is now openly showing care and affection for Whitney. Driven by jealousy, she knew she had to act first before he and Whitney could mend their relationship. She had laid out her plans long ago, not allowing anyone to ruin her victorious ending.

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room. Looking at her unconscious form, he stood silently, agitated, before realizing his forehead was covered in

patient. Who is the family member? Please follow

Felix immediately turned around.

voice hoarse, "I'll go myself. Also, find out how she's been spending her week in Banyan City, if

suffering from continuous psychological blows. Worrying about Sammy's disappearance for so long, holding the matter of Natalie in her heart, and then, her father suddenly getting shot and falling into

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Lippert Group, Bryce stepped out from a secretive office within the building, the door briefly revealing the

last time. We'll have a pleasant

being shot. Bryce

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Ms. Valentine is suffering from acute gastritis. Her fainting was due to a surge of anger, but it's nothing serious. She'll recover with some rest. To ease your worries, we've conducted a full

nodded, striding into the room. The person on the bed was still unconscious. He frowned,

just extremely exhausted.

irritably, sitting down by the bed,

got the message and has rushed to the scene of Ms. Sheldon's shooting.

Ludwik's eyes, deep as icy ponds, changed the topic, "How has she been doing these days

had only heard from Dr. Ford that she spent a lot of

expected, "Ms. Valentine has been in low spirits, running around and overworking, so her appetite must have been poor. She bought stomach medicine in Banyan City,

from her beautiful, slender face to her delicate wrist. He leaned

felt Mr. Lippert was certainly blaming himself inside. Blaming himself for not