Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1112

Whitney let out a small "hmm," her brow furrowing in curiosity. "Sammy, why did he contact you?"

"He used to hassle me about becoming his apprentice in medicine. But today, he mentioned Florence...

They had a lab back in the day, right? After Florence fled the country, the lab was left unchecked. It was notorious for dealing with illegal drugs and sketchy surgeries, so Ryan, not wanting any trouble, shut it down.

But he said Florence showed up at his place yesterday, demanding the keys.

Who knows what she's up to... Ryan mentioned it to me, and I suspect he wants me to pass the message on to you and Dad.

So, here I am, telling you."

Whitney was standing right next to Ludwik, who had exceptional hearing. Before she could even react, Ludwik's eyes, as cold and piercing as a winter's night, suddenly narrowed. His grip on Whitney's hand tightened.

Startled, Whitney hung up the phone, looking at him in confusion. "Ludwik?"

cold gaze seemed to pierce through her as he quickly pulled Whitney along, picking up the pace as they moved. "If Florence went to the lab, what could

there are illegal drugs in there... Whitney, this

two... they might be going for

intently

filled Whitney's mind, leaving it blank except for a buzzing sound. Her fingers felt chilly. "Ludwik, we need to find Mom, quickly! Dad, Mom might

his body tensed at the mention of Parisa being in danger. He stiffened, "Florence, that wretched girl. What on earth is she

An hour earlier...

about to get in touch with the Lippert family when she received a text from Florence. The content stopped her cold: [Mom... I'm sorry, I shouldn't call you

act was all Bryce's doing. I had no choice; he's holding my mom's life over my head! I admit, he dangled the carrot of your wealth and

that you've discovered the truth and have Bryce behind bars, I have to come clean. I

long, I've grown attached. I never wanted to hurt you. I'll tell you about your real daughter,

the message twice. The first time, she was stunned

she quickly put her phone