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!

lapdog. "What's the matter, Cody? So surprised

reality, furrowing his brow. "How could I not recognize Ms. Sheldon? But Ms. Sheldon, you've been out of the Sheldon Group for

gaze swept over the uniformed personnel behind Florence, his tone wary. "Who are these people?

you're joking, right? I'm just returning to what's rightfully mine. How can that be

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

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

changed slightly as he glanced 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

right to just start investigating?" one of

is Ronan Miller's daughter from the Treasury! If the Sheldon Group has issues, we have every right to investigate. But

assistant and tossed it at Cody, her 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

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

face. "No, you're the crazy ones. 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 Sheldon

Outrageous!" Cody fumed. "I'll contact the young Miss

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

office with Elodie by her side. They let the auditors rummage through the books, while the