Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 828

Cody couldn't mask his sarcasm, "But the shareholders, they're not exactly rolling out the red carpet for an outsider like you at Sheldon Group, are they?

Moreover, Mr. Sheldon's contract clearly states that the Sky-Surprise Inn project is being sold to Mr. Lutz at a bargain!

We at Whitney offered a whooping $500 billion.

If Mr. Lutz puts in the cash, then the Sheldon Estate project is under your wing, and it would certainly shut the shareholders up."

Bryce's demeanor turned icy in an instant, mocking, "So, she disagrees with me joining Sheldon Group and contrives this scheme to make things difficult for me? A bargain and $500 billion are worlds apart!"

"Mr. Lutz aiming to swallow Sheldon Group without putting some skin in the game? Impossible. Whitney might be out of options now, but she sure doesn't want to see you having an easy time. It's as simple as that! You invest, you're in. Don't invest, and Whitney might as well dissolve Sheldon Group and declare bankruptcy, leaving nobody with anything," Cody bluntly put it, almost as if he was ready to let everything crash and burn. Bryce's gaze was frosty as he peered through Cody, trying to uncover Whitney's schemes.

Armed with Hudson's handwritten contract, he marched into Sheldon Group, signaling the end of Whitney's era.

Her hands were tied, undoubtedly. Internal strife stemmed from shareholder dissatisfaction, while externally, he was like a wolf, eyes locked on its prey.

Under such pressing circumstances, devoid of allies, she might indeed throw in the towel, bankrupt Sheldon Group, and abscond with whatever liquid assets she could.

Bryce's fingers tensed slightly, his eyes briefly flitting over the investment contract before he took it with a veiled sneer, "Fine, she wants me to back off, I might as well consider it."

Mission accomplished.

Cody, trying to keep his cool while visibly incredulous, blurted out, "Mr. Lutz, that's quite the ambition!

We're talking a $500 billion investment, and Ms. Valentine along with the shareholders demand it be transferred within three days for Mr. Lutz to assume the role and kickstart the Sky-Surprise Inn project! Are you sure about this?" Seeing Cody so worked up, Bryce felt his doubts evaporate.

Whitney was indeed at her wit's end, using the $500 billion figure as a last-ditch effort

she underestimated his resolve

support as the third powerhouse in Harmonia Country to inflate Lutz Group's worth rapidly, overtaking Patrick Group. Once bolstered, he could then align with Inko Group, having Florence as an ace up his sleeve. "Give me a day to think it over, Cody. You can go back now,"

a mix of frustration and

leave, then quickly summoned his team, "Check today's stock situation for Sheldon Group. And dig around inside are the shareholders really causing a stir? I need to know if Whitney is truly desperate, if she's seeking help." Florence arrived secretly, removing her hat and sitting down, her belly showing slightly, "Whitney's got no one to turn to, for sure. Ludwik's

around. He's not getting involved this time. With Sheldon Group facing such turmoil, who'd

Sheldon Group is practically

unrest among Sheldon Group's stubborn shareholders isn't just simple troublemaking. Some went to Whitney's house to make a scene, and it made the news with footage of Whitney. Take a

the end of her rope. Probably couldn't handle the shareholders, so she threw this $500 billion curveball at you, hoping you'd fail to

skeptical, eyeing her, "Ever considered

you mean she's plotting something?"

play any tricks at this stage. Even if she managed to swindle his $500 billion, what good would it do her? Her goal was merely to keep him

shareholders storming Whitney's place somewhat eased

of contemplation, he smirked and dialed Lutz Group's finance department, "What's our current

reply came, "Mr. Lutz,

his $300 billion investment with Wade

Group's market value had doubled within months

have to borrow from

should probably discuss this with the risk management department first. Borrowing

her, only to turn the tables on you later?" "And how exactly would she do that?" Bryce scoffed, confidence oozing from every

a trillion but chump change in

partnership with Inko Group is a surefire win. Once we roll out the new tech, seeing a return from three to six hundred billion is the least of my expectations. That half

quickly agreed, "Right, that half a trillion's

will be yours to handle," Bryce replied with a