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."

puzzles me. Do you think Florence likes

seem so.

Does he like Florence?

don't sense

nowhere else to turn, risking his life to save

voice was as cutting as a shard

responded, "But he did

he hates

sympathizes with Florence's plight,

helped her. He might be hoping to gain your support

makes sense for why he'd be so attentive to me. But could there be another

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

him a lot. They share a relationship that's not romantic

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

suggested cutting ties

you

I'm testing both

far, I

He sent people

'to!