Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1025

Her cheeks were flushed with a silent embarrassment as she nodded, lashes lowered, in a manner that was all too hasty. "Uncle, please don't worry about me. It's this worrying that's got you all restless, even Grandpa came to you in a dream." Keegan gave her a helpless look, a mix of amusement and seriousness in his gaze as he shook his head. "I can't help but think Grandpa's visit in my dream was a metaphor. We all thought your mom didn't stand a chance. But what if, just what if..."

Hearing this, Whitney's expression subtly shifted, a pang of dull pain in her heart. Could there be such a 'what if'?

There was no evidence to suggest her mom could still be alive. After all, her uncle had witnessed the explosion himself, and it had been several years. If there was any news, they would have known by now.

She gave a bitter smile, "More than anyone, I wish there was a one in a million chance my mom was still alive. You don't know how much I missed her during those tough years, when the Valentine family was barely hanging on."

"Dreams might just be dreams," Keegan also sadly shook his head. "Alright, I didn't mean to upset you by bringing this up today. They've been gone for so long, their souls at peace. You should head back soon, weren't you meant to be looking after the kids?" "Please take care of yourself, especially with your health not being great lately. I'll come back the day after tomorrow to keep you company."

"There's no need, Yael's here with me, she's so sensible. Aren't you reassured by that? Focus on your big tasks, Emperor City's situation is still unstable, and your uncle isn't naive," Keegan advised her with a more somber look.

Whitney then stood up, patting his frail hand, and glanced towards the kitchen with a smile, "It's still early. Ludwik should be with the kids. Let me make you your favorite bowl of chicken noodle soup before I go."

"Sure." Keegan smiled, a trace of weariness on his face.

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Ludwik had just arrived at Emperor City Neurology Hospital.

Parker's bodyguard came out to greet him, respectfully leading him towards the OR.

The private ward's corridor, heavily guarded by the Wilson family's security, was completely sealed off. The wide corridor glowed with a stark, cold light, leading directly to the surgery room at the end.

past the impenetrable security, his

aristocratic woman sitting quietly next to Parker,

for

Parker turned around, his handsome features

his gaze, Parker introduced in a low, strict voice, "This is my uncle's wife, and their

with Phineas's family background,

is the chairman, our family is small. His first marriage was far from perfect, and he only married his current wife in his late thirties, hence the young child. That's

I see.

had noticed Phineas's favoritism

complex, expecting a multitude of relatives and shareholders from within the company to be present in such a crisis, each with their own agendas,

was not the

structure of the Inko

worn, rubbed his temples, "I'm not sure. My uncle's wife ordered the shareholders and directors of Inko Group not to come, and so far, no one has disobeyed. My uncle is still in surgery; a bullet hit his brain,

gaze sharpened, "What happened? Have you looked into the

We found out

status, no one in Emperor City would

mentioned he was in a good mood after closing a deal that night, had a bit too much to drink, and decided to take a walk on the path outside the club while the secretary went

within the club's premises and

fetch some

shot

check the surveillance?" Ludwik asked, lips

the guy! But the shooter turned out to be an employee of the club, and by the time

cold