Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 998

Florence's face froze in agony as she covered her eyes, sobbing quietly, "Uncle... after Uncle came back to Emperor City with me, Whitney, out of revenge, had him killed! And Dad, he protected her, even Ludwik pressured me not to go to the police for her sake.

I was all alone, with no one to turn to but Bryce. But then Ludwik and Whitney went after Bryce too."

"Despicable!" Anger flashed in Parisa's icy eyes. "This Whitney, so young and yet so venomous. It seems she's been spoiled rotten, and your father, what a heartless betrayer."

"Yes! Dad's favorite has always been Whitney, and I... I'm just a mistake from his past affair with you. Uncle was murdered, I was abandoned by Ludwik Lippert while pregnant, Whitney stole my love and took over the Sheldon Group, and I was kicked out of the house. With nowhere to turn, they even sent men after me, and I barely made it here to Germinia to find you."

At this, Parisa still had questions, "Florence, how did you find out I was in Germinia?"

Florence gave a bitter smile, "It's a strange story, really. After I was kicked out, I tried to find a job at the Inko Group skyscraper in Emperor City. By chance, I saw your photo on Mr. Wilson's computer, identical to an old photo Uncle had given me. I secretly took a picture of

it!

I sought Bryce's help, and despite my situation, he felt sorry for me and did some digging. Eventually, I found out you might be in Germinia, and I risked everything to come find you. Mom, Whitney and Ludwik have made our lives a living hell, especially Bryce. Now he's trapped in Emperor City, broke and it's all my fault. He's a victim in all of this too.

If you can, could you please help us?

If not, it's okay. Being reunited with you is all I ask for. But I can't swallow the injustice of Uncle's death..."

Parisa took a deep breath, her hands trembling with rage. "Like you said, I only had a father and a brother in this world. My father's gone, and now my brother's been killed by that wicked woman. If Whitney really did something so unforgivable, I'll make sure she pays! Florence, now that you've found me, you don't have to be afraid anymore."

away her

Parisa was

in Germinia, the company's former CEO saved me. Erik never asked about my past or where I came from. He died without revealing anything about my past. At

now that I've seen you, I get it. He wanted to spare me the painful memories and cut me

your uncle practice

Parisa asked casually.

laboratory was merely for research into less reputable practices, like stealing the life force from the unborn

managed a weak smile, "Mom, you were skilled in medicine, Uncle mentioned it.

It's Ludwik's, isn't it? Are you planning to keep it?" Parisa's gaze softened

so long, even though that

by Whitney, utterly heartless, and still pursuing me, probably to eliminate this child... Mom, you must protect me. I don't want to be

discrediting Ludwik in case he

against Whitney, convincing her of her

dabbed at

Where have you been staying these days? Why haven't you been in a hospital?" Erik responded, "Ma'am, I found Miss Florence under

"What?"

I couldn't afford a hotel, so I've been on the

"Erik, arrange the best room for Florence immediately. Treat her and her unborn child, ensuring a safe delivery. If those people dare to

have you!" Florence beamed, clutching Parisa's hand, "You're the CEO, the strongest support I could ask for. I don't have to fear Ludwik and Whitney anymore. With you