Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1071

"This is the most important thing," Parisa said, her expression a mix of cold determination and a touch of somberness. "You mentioned your uncle was also killed. Did you send his remains back to Banyan City?"

Florence swallowed hard and nodded. "Of course! I buried him next to Grandpa."

"Then let's set out tomorrow to pay our respects," Parisa said, rubbing her forehead as a headache started to take hold.

Erik quickly offered her a bottle of aspirin. "Ma'am, the chairman really needs to rest. Perhaps you should step out for now," he suggested to Florence.

Florence nodded, understanding. "Mom, get some rest. I'll escort Mr. Lutz out and ask him to arrange a car for tomorrow."

"Alright," Parisa agreed, gesturing for Erik to close the door behind them.

Once the door was shut, Erik glanced at Parisa's sharp eyes, understanding her silent message. He pulled out a bug detector and swept the room, ensuring everything was secure. Satisfied, he nodded. "Chairman, it's all clear."

Parisa finally sat down, her expression still guarded. "Returning home, we can't be too careful."

"What do you think of this young man, Bryce?" she asked, her tone casual but curious.

Erik hesitated, frowning slightly. "From what we saw tonight, he has been in contact with Florence, which is how he managed to rescue us. He claims Ludwik ruined him, that his company went bankrupt, and that he's borrowing security. It's a pitiful story.

He and Florence might be kindred spirits, drawn together by similar misfortunes."

frowned. "That puzzles me. Do you

seem so.

Does he like Florence?

sense

people with nowhere else to turn, risking his life

cutting as a

"But

hates Ludwik

sympathizes with Florence's plight,

helped her. He might be hoping

me. But could there be another motive behind

think he wants a position in your company, perhaps financial backing, and that's why he's being

trusts him a lot. They share a relationship that's not romantic but oddly close. Florence keeps speaking up for him, haven't

she was right. "If it's gratitude, it's a

So when they suggested cutting

you

I'm

Bryce. So far, I haven't

people

'to!