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.

he saw Bryce walking in

steady voice, "Ronan Miller, good day. Why have you suddenly sent an investigative team

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

furious. "Ludwik hasn't committed any crimes, and the company operates with integrity. What grounds do 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 shares while you

a meaningful glance at the Lippert Group

was in turmoil. The news

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,

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

the Lippert Group. We haven't committed

Lippert Group shareholders' anger, and suspicion turned

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

dare to insult me? Even if you were once in the military, I'm not afraid to cross you. Your family angered the President and caused the downfall of his ally, Phineas. Do you really think the

everyone. With Mr. Lippert's defiant attitude, the Lippert

a big investigation."

and submit to the inquiry!" Ronan Miller scoffed, turning on his

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