Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 521

Whitney nodded, her lips pressed tight. "If we can just get a sample of Florence and Hugh's hair, everything will be clear. I could use this against Hugh and Holly, just bring it up at the shareholders' meeting. If Florence isn't my dad's biological daughter, she won't inherit the Sheldon Group. Then, my dad's company could be saved. But... this would mean exposing my dad's scandal. He always believed Florence was his legitimate daughter! Also, I have to consider the reputation of the Sheldon family and how Jared and Emma would cope. With dad in a coma, I can't know what he would think. Would he approve of my actions?"

Tiana understood. "This is a last resort. You can't seek revenge now, but you can clear up Florence's background."

Whitney nodded, one step at a time. She had to take down Florence to rescue Sammy.

"By the way," Tiana suddenly mentioned, "Valerie texted me a few days ago. Elaine vanished all of a sudden. Ashton searched the hospital for a long time but couldn't find her."

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Meanwhile, in a car.

Parker mentioned to Ludwik, "Ashton called me. Elaine suddenly left the hospital and disappeared."

"When did this happen?" Ludwik's brows furrowed.

"Just these past few days. Ashton had people search Banyan City, but she's nowhere to be found."

"What about the cops watching her?"

Parker felt guilty. "I asked. Those officers were out to lunch, probably got distracted by Elaine. Do you think she went back to Emperor City?"

"Why would Elaine go back to Emperor City? The Bartels are finished."

This was an unpredictable factor, and Ludwik didn't want any complications. "Go check if she went home."

"Okay."

changed the topic, "Felix said you had him stir

doesn't accept my land, she can't

a thumbs up. "Did you ask her about Natalie's condition?

him a chance to talk. And he was unsure whether to tell her about the poisonous pills she had been given over the past three years. But Ludwik had called Dr. Ford. Dr. Ford revealed that Whitney

your mother was kidnapped when

wouldn't lie

either Elaine or Florence. Florence was there the night of the kidnapping, otherwise, how would

marrow a perfect match for his mother? His gaze fell into darkness. If this was a premeditated plan... if his mother's

from the start, wrongly accusing Whitney. Then Florence, she deserved to pay. No, she

"Ludwik, you think there's something

"Not sure."

hit Ludwik. If

Ford. He immediately texted Dr. Ford, "Analyze the pills you've been giving my mother

sure

no toxins that could

phone, and Ludwik's mind flashed with an image of Whitney's face, innocent and sincere. Maybe she had never harmed his mother, intentionally or unintentionally. She had only shown endless

phone's ringing," Parker

down, his brooding expression smoothing

rearview mirror, noticing Ludwik's mood darken again. "Bryce was released from the station in less than

estate project he bought was previously under the Lippert Group. The person backing Bryce is either Jarvis

I've checked. Bryce hasn't met with Jarvis or Thea, or anyone from their side recently. The person behind Bryce remains a mystery, but it's clear

Ludwik's expression darkened. His

instincts told him,

backing Bryce,

couldn't figure out. For years, Jarvis had been secretly funneling untold amounts of funds into the Patrick Group through his dealings with the Lippert Group. The Patrick Group, once the underdog among the empires of Empire City, and the Patrick family, lacked any notable figures. Why would Jarvis align with Thea? Why help Thea