Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 644

"If I spill the beans to Whitney, that her marriage was all your backstage maneuvering, and that it was you who used Sammy to blackmail her, do you think she'd still want anything to do with you?" Florence dropped the bomb, fully expecting Bryce to be petrified.

Instead, the man merely chuckled, a dark undertone in his laughter. "Florence, you seem to be missing the point of your current situation.

Ludwik is down and out, your so-called backup plan has vanished into thin air.

Do you have any idea who's backing me?

The top family in Harmonia Country-the Patricks!

Cross me, and you're essentially crossing the Patricks and Jarvis. Do you really think you'll come out of this unscathed?"

"You...you're in cahoots with the Patricks."

Florence was utterly shocked. She had never seen it coming. Bryce, that supposed country bumpkin from Banyan City, when did he get involved with the Patricks?

Bryce cut in, "Did we have a deal before? I don't remember, and you'd do well to forget it too.

I'm not someone you can afford to mess with."

His voice was icy as he hung up.

Florence, holding her phone, shivered involuntarily.

Bryce was more venomous than she thought, spinning Whitney around his little finger.

She couldn't help but feel a twisted sense of joy at Whitney's predicament, thinking she wouldn't fare well in Bryce's hands.

But from now on, she and Bryce would have to keep their distance.

Ring-ring-Hugh's call came in urgently.

Florence, already on edge, answered irritably.

"Florence, did you threaten Bryce? The guy I sent got caught by Whitney. It's only a matter of time before she wrings the truth out of him. Keep Bryce out of this! Tell him to let the guy go!"

Florence's irritation grew, "It's no use, Uncle. Your rash actions...I didn't expect Whitney to find out so quickly.

We're too late!

in. Uncle, I heard the company seal and shares are

Whitney back, she wouldn't let

for a few days. I'm worried Whitney might come after you. We

anger but had no choice but to swallow it.

is down, I can't count on him anymore. The only thing I can rely on is you and the Sheldon Group.

Florence had called him Dad. He had waited for

time he saw his daughter calling Hudson 'Dad,' his

sure to eliminate Whitney once and for all.

resolve filled

-

without Ludwik as her

how's my

entrance,

you've been away and might not know, but the unexpected outcome of the last brain surgery... Jared Sheldon's nerves are gradually recovering.

much. It's

steadied her heart and made a call to Cody,

to protect the Sheldon Group and prevent

"Mommy." Sammy came out.

late, Whitney. You skipped dinner to come here, and I bet Sammy hasn't eaten either, worrying about his

guy's

mommy's here now. I'll take over protecting grandpa. You're too young to worry

mommy... where that doctor lives? I want to understand your condition

looked nervous, "You can't

scared of

you all start showing up, he might think you're against him and not treat me properly." "Then, can you come home with mommy tonight?" Whitney thought, planning to

Sammy, missing his mother's embrace,

and too preoccupied to inquire about

away for one night wouldn't raise

mother's hand, "Let's go eat first, then

with Bryce, and I'll take care of the

headed to the payment counter, but out of the corner of her eye, she spotted

about something with

consulting with her.