Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1142

Ludwik heard Parker's teasing and shot him a cold glance, ignoring the jibe.

Instead, he said seriously, "First, go check on Whitney, then handle your stuff. My daughter is still in the hospital... Whitney won't forget, but she's overwhelmed right now. If she's in a better mood, just give her a nudge."

"No need for me to remind her!" Parker chuckled, "Sammy's taken Ryan to see Whitney. Sammy's sure to update her on his sister's situation. If Parisa wakes up, Whitney will definitely focus on your daughter."

Ludwik took a deep drag from his cigarette, his eyes dark and deep. He was just waiting for the thief's 'last hurrah,' and he chuckled coolly to himself.

Two days later.

It was a regular morning at the Sheldon Group office. Employees were going about their work as usual, even though Chairman Hudson and CEO Whitney were absent. Thanks to Whitney's efficient assistant, everything was running smoothly. Suddenly, Florence burst into the office with a group of people. The security guards tried to intervene, but Florence's investigators forcefully blocked them.

News of the commotion reached Cody, who was in the middle of a meeting. He rushed to the lobby, accompanied by several shareholders from the Sheldon Group, all wearing expressions of surprise.

Florence caught a glimpse of their astonishment and wariness, and a slow, cold smile spread across her face. These fools never expected Florence to make a comeback, did they?

Back when she was humiliated and kicked out of the Sheldon Group by Whitney, these people watched her downfall with cold amusement. But today, she was back!

arched her delicate brows and smiled at Cody, Whitney's lapdog.

reality, furrowing his brow. "How could I not recognize Ms. Sheldon? But Ms. Sheldon, you've been out of the Sheldon Group for a long time. Suddenly barging in with these

tone wary. "Who are these

what's rightfully mine. How

laugh. "The Sheldon Group belongs to Mr. Sheldon and the young Miss. Ms. Sheldon, have you forgotten how you and Hugh tried to seize control and failed, leading to Hugh's expulsion from the company? Later, you shamelessly teamed up with Bryce to try and strip the Sheldon family's assets, only to be ousted by the young Miss! The Sheldon Group has nothing to do with you. You're practically a

face turned green with Cody's words in front of Elodie, but she suppressed her anger, her eyes flashing with malice. "Since you insist I have no connection with the Sheldon Group, I won't hold

at the elegantly dressed woman beside Florence. The woman smirked, raising her brow and gesturing to the people behind her. "These folks are from the finance department. My dad mentioned that this year they're cracking down on companies pretty hard. I heard the Sheldon Group just bounced back from economic hardship, which might mean tax evasion.

you the right to just start investigating?"

and the shareholders with disdain. "Get it straight, Elodie is Ronan Miller's daughter from

sneer full of contempt. "Go find Whitney and tell that fool to sign over the shares to me, unconditionally. Otherwise, in three days, I'll make sure the Sheldon Group is on the brink of collapse!

of your mind?" one of the shareholders couldn't

news? Hudson's out of options, and Whitney's just a sitting duck! I'll soon have her so cornered she won't be able to breathe. Her big support, Ludwik, has also fallen. Do you old fools not keep up with current events? Still dreaming of Whitney leading the Sheldon Group to greatness? Ridiculous. If you're wise, you'll invite me in right now! Let me take over the Chairman's office, and I'll protect the Sheldon Group. Otherwise, the tax investigation will

blackmail! Outrageous!" Cody fumed. "I'll contact

a wicked satisfaction. She was downright brazen. "I bet Whitney wouldn't dare show up. She's too caught up in her own mess, drowning in her own

her side. They let the auditors rummage through the