Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 654

At a tense shareholder meeting of the Sheldon Group, a voice of change echoed through the hall. "Folks, given the scandal rocking the very foundations of the Sheldon family, it's unthinkable to let this trio continue dragging our company through the mud. The Sheldon Group is Hudson's legacy, not something for Hugh and Holly, that pair of deceitful backstabbers, to hijack.

As it stands, Hudson's only legitimate heir is Whitney.

We've all seen how Whitney stands by her father, fiercely guarding both him and the Sheldon Group's interests.

Her recent handling of Skye Gem Ltd. has showcased her managerial chops.

I propose we bring Whitney on board! Let her temporarily replace Hugh and Florence to steer the Sheldon Group back on course."

Whitney felt a shiver of unease; taking over the Sheldon Group wasn't her aim. She didn't immediately respond to the shareholder's suggestion.

"Mr. Cook, I appreciate your fairness," Whitney finally spoke, her gaze shifting to a deeply disappointed Jared. "Grandpa, rest assured, this company will always belong to my father.

There's hope from the hospital; he might wake up within three months.

Provided, of course, no one continues their attempts on his life!"

Her icy stare briefly met Holly and Hugh's.

For the first time, Jared looked directly at Hugh, who was slumped in his wheelchair, with a chilling gaze.

A family scandal was laid bare within the company's walls, and while Jared had his reservations about Whitney, he was also grateful. Without her, Hudson might have been lost to them, and the Sheldon Group could have slipped from their grasp, transformed beyond recognition under Hugh's corrupt stewardship.

Shaken to his core, Jared decisively stripped Hugh of his position, "Hugh, you are hereby relieved of your duties. Stay out of the Sheldon Group's affairs."

"Father! Please, no..."

"Silence. Reflect on what you've done to your brother!

As for Holly, your divorce from Hudson will be finalized promptly, and don't expect to gain anything from Hugh.

won't air more dirty

Florence, were you aware of your mother's affair

happening? I've been by dad's side in

frowned, feeling a twinge

remained silent, weighing Florence's words for

so desperate to usurp the Sheldon Group? She claims to have been caring for dad in the hospital, yet I never once bumped into her there. So, sister, if you were indeed at

Whitney's barrage of questions,

suspicions confirmed. His gaze towards Florence grew more complex and cold as he announced, "Florence's position as a

it. Why humiliate me in front

go home,"

cane on the

whose calm and capable handling of the

interests and stabilizingudson's

Group amidst the scandal.

the Sheldon family's issues won't jeopardize the

the company's affairs. She's Hudson's only daughter and will

agrees, we'll vote on

Florence's hands clenched in

her nails digging into

was livid

Whitney so easily gaining contro of the entire Sheldon Group. Yet, as

je

those previously swayed by Hugh, opted for self-preservation, casting

But be warned, if you harbor any ulterior motives, I won't let it slide," Jared cautioned, his wisdom cutting deep. "I believe you're acting in your father's best interests. Your role is to stabilize the Sheldon Group." Whitney understood Jared's stance, reaffirming her commitment, "Grandpa, as I said, I'm here to protect the Sheldon Group for my father. If not for Hugh's relentless scheming,

Whitney's gaze briefly met

Florence had played her

plotting against

Ludwik Lippert. Today, Whitney had settled