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

aware of your mother's

was completely in the dark! I always thought my mom and dad were in love. How could this be happening? I've been by dad's side in the hospital these days, oblivious to mom and uncle's betrayal," Florence quickly distanced herself from the scandal, tears streaming

a twinge

silent, weighing Florence's

my sister claims ignorance, that's truly curious. Yet, her eagerness to join the Sheldon Group's board suggests otherwise. Without her whispers in Hugh's ear, why would he be 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 the hospital, why didn't

caught off-guard by Whitney's barrage of

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

if you wanted me out, just say it. Why humiliate me in front of everyone? My

home," Jared

his cane

need to stabilize the situation. He regarded Whitney, whose calm and capable handling of the situation impressed him, realizing she was indeed

interests and stabilizingudson's

Group amidst the scandal.

had no other option, "Rest assured, the Sheldon family's issues

awakens, Whitney will take charge of the company's affairs. She's Hudson's only daughter and will

agrees, we'll vote

Florence's hands clenched in

her nails

was livid at the

contro of the entire

je

previously swayed by

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

Whitney's gaze briefly met

cold. Florence had played her games

plotting against

seducing Ludwik Lippert.