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.

more importantly, he saw Bryce walking in with a smug demeanor. Shane's

a steady voice, "Ronan Miller, good day. Why have you suddenly sent an investigative team to the Lippert Group? Has the Lippert Group committed

Ronan said with a raised eyebrow, gesturing upwards with a knowing smile. "Your son angered the President, who ordered us to arrest him. Surely, you know that by now. This, of course, means a full investigation into Ludwik's company. Someone

hasn't committed any crimes, and the company operates with integrity. What grounds do you have to

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

at the Lippert Group shareholders, arching an

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

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 all part of Ludwik's plan. No matter what happens now, you need

Even if we're innocent, a presidential investigation can easily lead to false charges. The stock is plummeting, and the shareholders will soon want to sell. I

ask you to leave the Lippert Group. We haven't committed any crimes, and your bringing Bryce here is inappropriate. What's your

Group shareholders' anger, and suspicion turned towards Ronan

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fall and Ludwik in trouble, with Capital City's

Bryce by investigating the Lippert Group. He hadn't intended to do much damage, but Jason's 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 cross you. Your

everyone. With Mr. Lippert's defiant

a big investigation."

and submit to the inquiry!" Ronan Miller scoffed,

Jason, 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 take