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. "What's the matter, Cody? So

to reality, furrowing his brow. "How could I not recognize Ms. Sheldon? But Ms. Sheldon,

personnel behind Florence, his tone wary. "Who

just returning to what's rightfully mine.

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

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 back. Elodie, let's have your father's people thoroughly investigate

are from the finance department. My dad

the right to just start investigating?"

looking down on Cody and the shareholders with disdain. "Get it straight, Elodie is Ronan Miller's daughter from the Treasury! If the Sheldon Group has issues,

make sure the Sheldon Group is

you out of your mind?" one of the shareholders couldn't help

Haven't you heard the 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

is outright blackmail! Outrageous!" Cody fumed. "I'll contact the young Miss and the

was downright brazen. "I bet Whitney wouldn't dare show up. She's too caught up in

down her gauntlet and strutted into Hudson's office with Elodie by her side. They let the auditors rummage through the books, while the rest of the Sheldon Group employees gathered outside, buzzing