Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 829

"Whitney, you're up for your MRI now."

From the other side of the hallway, Ludwik approached with long strides, his towering presence casting a chill in the air.

Hudson was in the middle of questioning his daughter about the recent news and the turmoil surrounding the Sheldon Group when he glanced up to see Ludwik. His brows furrowed in shock.

"Mr. Sheldon," Ludwik called out in a deep voice.

Hudson ignored him, not offering a single change in expression, and turned to Whitney with a pressing question, "Whitney, I've seen the news too, and I thought it was fake. But, how come you're really with this Ludwik?"

His mind raced with thoughts. "Is it because you and Ludwik still have unfinished business, and Bryce couldn't take it, leading him to seek revenge on the Sheldon Group? That's why he visited me last time, deliberately poisoning me. Then, I ended up signing a contract I knew nothing about."

"Whitney, didn't I ask you to keep the TV off?" Whitney worried about stabilizing Hudson's emotions, turning her attention to the caregiver.

"Don't interrupt! With TVs in every corridor here, I was bound to see it.

Whitney, tell me, what's going on?

How did I end up signing a contract that's detrimental to the Sheldon Group?

I never intended for Bryce to take a leading role in the Sheldon Group. Isn't this like surrendering territory as compensation?"

Hudson was filled with self-blame, thinking he made a mistake in his confused state after waking up from a serious illness.

Whitney pressed her father's agitated arm, her eyes filled with guilt, "You didn't do anything wrong! The despicable ones are Bryce and Florence. You might have guessed, I asked you some questions the other day. You fell right into Bryce and Florence's trap!

Dad, it's my negligence. I've been busy investigating Tiana's disappearance these days and neglected you.

Resulting in Bryce drugging you and Florence exploiting your reluctance to harm family ties to trick you into signing the contract!

The medication you were given had memory-confusing components, so you didn't realize you signed the contract."

"God..."

Hudson was taken aback, finally understanding the whole situation. He had been sharp all his life, only to be deceived by Florence, whom he had raised and viewed as his own daughter. Florence... born to Holly Walker and Hugh, truly a chip off the old block.

He slammed his fist onto the bed, his clear features aging in an instant, "I never thought the Sheldon Group, the third powerhouse of Harmonia Country, would be ruined by my own hands.

I was foolish, so foolish! I actually thought Bryce was a decent son-in-law, believing he was good to you, Whitney..."

"I too have only just seen his true colors," Whitney choked out coldly.

Ludwik placed his large hand on her delicate shoulder, frowning at Hudson, "Don't blame yourself for the Sheldon Group's issues. If anyone, blame me for not warning Whitney enough. Bryce is too good at hiding his true self, enduring and lurking. He stayed by Whitney's side for three years without a slip.

If it weren't for me taking the wedding by storm, he wouldn't have sought revenge on Whitney so soon.

After the Lippert family's downfall, he kept pressing me, hoping to corner me.

All these actions exposed his true intentions."

His words only fueled Hudson's anger, now fully aware of the situations he had been oblivious to, he glared at Ludwik, fuming, "There's more to this?!

No wonder Bryce targeted Whitney. In the end, it's all because of you, you scoundrel?

You took Whitney away at the wedding? Ludwik, I ought to beat you to a pulp-"

Hudson, as a father, clenched his fists, barely containing his rage.

Whitney, seeing her father's anger could harm him, knew there was no point in bringing up past events.

She hurriedly held back her father in his wheelchair, noticing Ludwik standing firm, ready to take Hudson's blows, she was furious and signaled him with her eyes, "Leave us for now!"

But Ludwik didn't budge, giving her a profound look before bowing deeply to Hudson, his features serene, "I am a scoundrel, I admit. I did steal the wedding, but given another chance, I'd rather die than not do it again."

"Shut your mouth, my Whitney was just fine before you ruined her life!

You were engaged to Florence even when you had a child with her, how could there be such a heartless man! Get out!"

Hudson, having been unconscious too early, was unaware of many things.

Ludwik calmly faced Whitney, choosing not to explain why he was engaged to Florence.

Whitney knew her father had deep misunderstandings about Ludwik.

Feeling helpless, she knew Ludwik was not entirely innocent, and all she could do was soothe her father's emotions, "Dad, now's not the time to hold him accountable."

Hudson, struggling to calm himself, pointed at Ludwik and threatened, "Since I'm awake now, I'll settle these scores for my daughter slowly!"

"You're right. The wrongs I've done to Whitney, even killing me would be justified," Ludwik said, his voice strong and unwavering.

Whitney's heart skipped, her gaze flickering coldly as she struggled to suppress her emotions.

Ludwik, always so proud, was now humbling himself before her father.

It wasn't exactly pleasing, nor did it seem entirely genuine.

She hadn't expected him to admit his faults so thoroughly in front of her dad. What was he planning? "Ludwik, let me talk to my dad for a moment. You should leave."

"The MRI is important, Hudson."

"Get out! I need to talk to Whitney about something." Hudson was uncompromising.

Ludwik, observing Hudson's pale face and anxious demeanor, could guess what was troubling him-

He flashed a mischievous grin, squatting down to level with Hudson, who was seated in his wheelchair. "Look, I know you're worried about Whitney handling the mess after Bryce took over the Sheldon Group. But honestly, you shouldn't beat yourself up over it. If anyone's to blame, it's me.

It's my fault Bryce has it out for Whitney.

But let me assure you, I've had a plan in this game from the start, and Whitney isn't as fragile as you think.

Cody called me just a while ago. Whitney's set a trap, and Bryce, eager as ever, took the bait. If he dares to pour five billion into the Sheldon Group, I'll make sure he won't see a dime of it back. Bryce will soon find himself caught between a rock and a hard place." Hudson was taken aback. The contract he signed had practically handed the Sheldon Group over to Bryce on a silver platter.

Was there really a way to turn the tables?

His eyes shifted to Whitney.

Whitney nodded confidently at her father. "The plan was Ludwik's idea, and I think it's solid. Bryce thinks he's got this in the bag. He won't back down now."

"But what's the point of tricking him into investing five billion?" Hudson questioned. "That money... Whitney, you can't use it! What if he just swoops into the Sheldon Group, swallows up assets, and the five billion just ends up back in his hands, leaving the Sheldon Group in ruins?"

"That won't happen," Ludwik said coolly, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Give it no more than a fortnight. The technology I'm bringing in from Inko Group will hit the market. By then, Bryce's lackeys won't know what hit them. And that will be the perfect time for Whitney to file for divorce.

The Sheldon Group? Don't worry. I've got Whitney's and your back!"