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?"

bad." Ludwik's deep voice was like ice cracking. His cold gaze seemed to pierce through her as he quickly

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

they might be going for broke, trying to harm

intently

except for a buzzing sound. Her fingers felt chilly. "Ludwik, we need to find Mom, quickly!

mention of Parisa being in danger. He stiffened, "Florence, that wretched

An hour earlier...

from Florence. The content stopped her cold: [Mom... I'm sorry, I shouldn't call you that. You've probably guessed it by now; I'm not your biological

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 I

now that you've discovered the truth and have Bryce behind bars, I have to

last time. After being your daughter for so long, I've grown attached. I never wanted to hurt you. I'll tell you about your real daughter, I swear,

read the message twice. The first time,

quickly put