Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1137

The car pulled up at the company's entrance, and Jason stepped out with a determined stride. His authoritative gaze swept over the chaos unfolding in the lobby, and his heart sank. As he walked in, he was immediately met by Shane.

"Shane?" Jason asked, surprised.

Shane had been waiting for him, "Mr. Lippert, Ludwik asked me to meet you here."

"You should brace yourself... let's talk inside."

Jason's thoughts were immediately with his son. He asked urgently, "Has Ludwik been taken to the police station? What happened? He was perfectly fine yesterday!"

His voice was a mix of anger and worry. Shane pressed his lips together, glancing at the people in uniform bustling around the Lippert Group's lobby, avoiding the mention of Ludwik.

Jason didn't have time to wait for an answer. As soon as he entered the company, officials stopped him, flashing their badges. "We're from the Bureau of Corporate Crime Investigation. Are you Mr. Jason Lippert, the chairman of the Lippert Group?"

Jason's brow furrowed, his eyes sharp and assessing the situation. Law enforcement was sealing off the company!

His expression was steely as he replied, "Yes. I am the chairman of the Lippert Group. We've been a cornerstone of Capital City for a century, operating legally and paying taxes without any violations. What is the meaning of this? What is there to investigate in a law-abiding company? And who sent you?"

"It was me!" A voice called out from behind him.

Jason turned, his expression shifting as he recognized Ronan Miller from the Treasury Department. He knew of him, but they weren't well acquainted.

Ronan too, but more importantly, he saw Bryce walking in with a smug demeanor. Shane's face darkened as he pieced everything

Jason addressed Ronan Miller with a steady voice, "Ronan Miller, good day. Why have you suddenly sent an investigative

knowing smile. "Your son angered the President, who ordered us to arrest him. Surely, you know that by now. This, of course, means

hasn't committed any crimes, and the company operates with integrity. What grounds do you have to investigate us? Sealing off the company disrupts

Jason Lippert, the President has ordered this investigation. Do you think you can continue business as usual?" Ronan warned. "I suggest you check the Lippert Group's stock price. It's already plummeting. Look at your shareholders, they're on edge. A company can't withstand this kind of scrutiny. Shareholders, you might want to consider selling your

at the Lippert Group shareholders, arching

price, and sure enough, it was in turmoil. The news of the investigation had

like a dagger towards the instigating young man. Shane quietly intervened, "That's Bryce. He's orchestrated this entire situation against Ludwik. But now is not the time to lose your cool. Ludwik warned you that once Bryce gained power, he'd make a move against the Lippert Group. Our current troubles are unavoidable, but it's

can I not fight back? Even if we're innocent, a presidential investigation can easily lead to false charges. The stock is plummeting, and the shareholders

a cold look at Bryce before stepping in front of Ronan Miller. "Ronan Miller, I ask you to leave the Lippert Group. We haven't committed any crimes, and your bringing Bryce here is inappropriate. What's your

stirred the Lippert Group shareholders' anger, and suspicion turned towards Ronan

эле

the Lippert Group but seeing Phineas fall and Ludwik in trouble, with Capital City's business titans taking a hit, he saw an opportunity. Bryce had mysteriously

defiant stance had provoked him. "Mr. Lippert, I'm a public official, and you dare to insult me? Even if you were once in the military, I'm not afraid to

With Mr. Lippert's defiant attitude, the

a big investigation."

operations and submit to the

cockily making a phone gesture to the shareholders, blatantly implying that if anyone wanted to sell their Lippert family shares, he was more than willing to