Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 1015

Ludwik had already infiltrated the hospital, and she's only telling me now, tonight? I just spoke with the doctor, and he mentioned not hearing anyone cry for help, proving Florence didn't scream. Wouldn't anyone in sheer terror call out for help?

What exactly happened these past few days? Is there something I'm not aware of?"

Parisa, facing the night breeze, her almond-shaped eyes shimmering like the surface of a lake, spoke up.

Erik was taken aback, instinctively glancing at her, "Madam Chairman, are you suggesting... Miss Florence might be hiding something?"

Parisa remembered this was her daughter, she should have faith in her. The paternity test, conducted by Erik, confirmed without a doubt.

But...

She frowned silently, "The facts she provided were nebulous, most of her time was spent blaming that Ludwik, maybe her hatred for Ludwik is just too deep.

Furthermore, with the surveillance missing, I can't really tell what happened these past days or even get a glimpse of what Ludwik looks like.

It all feels too convenient, as if someone doesn't want me to see the truth.

I hope Florence didn't call for help simply because Ludwik had her under control."

Her suspicions were heavy, but having just found her daughter, she hesitated to think the worst of her.

Erik nodded, "Madam Chairman, perhaps Miss Florence, being a delicate woman, was threatened and had no chance to call for help. You might be overthinking this."

However, Parisa's brows remained furrowed, "She also said she can't remember who the doctor was that delivered her?

Erik, go check the private room Florence was in before, we need to find the doctor who delivered her.

That doctor must have seen Ludwik. I want to see for myself what kind of monster he really is!"

It dawned on Erik, thinking it through, Miss Florence's account of the past days was vague, as if she was terrified.

The Chairman was determined to get to the bottom of it.

"I'll look into it right away!"

Not long after Erik left, he contacted Parisa from the private room, "Madam Chairman, I found out through the shift schedule, but it seems that doctor might have been taken to Harmonia Country. If you wish to interrogate him, it's not possible at this moment." "Taken away? Ludwik's doing?" Parisa wondered.

If Florence said he was desperate enough to kill the baby, what kind of man would kidnap a doctor?

Could it be he actually wanted to protect the baby?

Parisa felt more conflicted, she had this notion that she must see this Ludwik for herself, to truly understand what kind of person he is.

Parisa coldly furrowed her brow, "Keep an eye on that doctor, once he returns from Germinia, have him come to see me. I want to personally interrogate him about what exactly happened that night." "Understood. Madam Chairman."

As they left Sanctum Mary Medical, Parisa headed straight to the Inko Building, many tasks awaited her decision-making after her business trip.

An hour later, in the hospital room, Florence looked around, ensuring there was no sign of Parisa outside.

She pulled out her phone from under the blanket and quickly texted Bryce.

Worried the nurse might overhear, she opted for texting, telling Bryce: "Ludwik's back in the country! Parisa hasn't seen him, thanks to my clever tactics.

But Mr. Lutz, Parisa's still somewhat suspicious. I blamed everything on Ludwik, hoping to incite her rage. She did get angry, but when I suggested immediate revenge, she opted for a more calculated approach. She's waiting for Phineas to wake up.

How did you manage the assassination? He must not survive!

Parisa also plans to interrogate Phineas once he's awake! She doesn't seem to fully believe me, I told her Phineas was stabbed by Ludwik."

Bryce responded swiftly, "I made sure the hit on Phineas was lethal! But his security was tight, we had just a few seconds. Phineas is now in the hospital, and I'm keeping tabs, he won't make it."

Bryce added, "You told Parisa, Phineas was killed by Ludwik?"

His words carried anger and blame, "Florence, you're rushing things. By pinning everything on Ludwik, Parisa, being the sharp woman she is, will sense your desperation. Understand?

She hasn't taken your word for it, hence waiting for Phineas to testify.

She's too cautious. At the end of the day, you failed to convincingly play the part of her daughter."

Florence, believing in her significant contribution, scoffed at Bryce's mere words from afar, unaware of her close encounters with death at Ludwik's hands.

And here he was, instructing her on how to deceive Parisa?

She replied with a sneer, "Mr. Lutz, you speak too lightly. If I don't blame Ludwik for Phineas's assassination, should we let Parisa suspect us instead?

You're being paranoid. Parisa currently only has me as her daughter. Whatever I say, she'll believe, because she has no way to verify the truth. Even if she harbors a slight doubt, it won't affect her view of me.

That paternity test has dispelled 99% of her doubts!

You just ensure Phineas never wakes. Parisa will eventually be swayed to strike against Whitney and others in the country. Once I join Inko Group as the heir, I'll recommend you to her, claiming you can handle Inko Group's matters in Emperor City. That way, you can take your revenge on Ludwik through Inko Group!

Victory is within our grasp, what's there to worry about? As for you, start treating me with more respect, I'm the future heir of Inko Group."

Her smugness was palpable as she smirked.

Bryce, seeing the message, glimpsed the information he needed, suppressing his rage, replied, "Once Phineas is gone, Inko Group will need a steady hand to guide it. What you should focus on now is winning Parisa's favor, and quickly introduce me as a reliable ally." As long as we gradually take control of Parisa, the Lippert family, and the Sheldon Group, including her massive global empire, the world will soon be ours to command. It'll be you and me ruling the roost.

Honey, I was drawn to your smarts from the start. Just keep playing the doting daughter, making her hang on your every word. Once I'm firmly in charge of the Inko Group, I'll help you get your revenge on Whitney first. How does that sound?"

"Ha, sounds perfect, Mr. Lutz. As long as Parisa never crosses paths with Whitney Ludwik again, and stays out of the country, we'll call the shots back home. Her vast influence will be at our disposal!"

"Before you know it, we'll rise from the ashes and wipe out those lowlifes."

Bryce's words seemed to ooze with a sinister, cold chuckle.

Florence disdainfully deleted the message. After Bryce helped her get revenge and reclaim the Sheldon Group, what use would she have for him? In the end, she planned to eliminate the biggest threat because Bryce knew too much!