Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 902

Alice speculated with a smirk, "He must have been cornered, Parker looked like a storm cloud when he came out! I'm pretty sure our days of living large are just around the corner, Endora. We played a risky game, but it paid off handsomely. Now, Parker's in a bind. If he doesn't clean up this mess, the other elite families will use it to take down the Doonan family."

Laughing, Alice peeked outside, noting Parker's departure without a glance towards his daughter.

"And his mom just walked out too, not even bothering to check on her daughter-in-law? That's just low. Even if Parker's mad, his mom could've at least pretended to care. Shows you she lacks the grace of a true lady, just following her son like that. Listen, honey, when you marry into that family, don't you give Natalie the time of day.

I've heard Carmen holds herself too high and mighty in the Doonan household, barely letting Winston through the door. That woman doesn't know the first thing about charming a man. Don't you follow in her footsteps. You need to keep Parker sweet." Endora shared her dismay towards Parker's mom, scoffing, "No matter how I try, she's always so cold. Doesn't matter. Once Parker's dealt with, she won't be a problem."

She dreamt of her soon-to-be blissful life married to Parker, chuckling coldly, which tugged at her wrist wound. She raised an eyebrow, "Mom, did you make sure the doctor's on our side? Just go public saying my wrist's permanently damaged from a suicide attempt." "Relax, I've poured over three million into this. Both the doctors and the media will spread the word. With you 'disabled,' the Doonan family will have no choice but to accept the marriage," Alice sneered.

Endora felt her plan was foolproof, yet... there was another matter to address.

She glanced at her parents, "Could you step out for a bit? I need to make a call."

Cato and Alice understood immediately, leaving the room.

Endora dialed Barclay Doonan, a venomous glint in her eye, "Things are going smoothly on my end. The old man's ordered Parker to marry me, but I doubt he'll let it go without a fight. It's time for you to make your move."

Barclay chuckled, "Already on it. I had my mom take care of something. Expect Tiana's dad to face trouble these coming days!"

"Barclay, you're the best at these underhanded games," Endora said with a sly tone, her eyes narrowing.

Tiana would be the last straw for Parker. With her in immediate trouble, Parker would have no choice but to give up.

This time, Endora wouldn't let her marriage plans fall through.

Just as she was about to hang up, Barclay hesitated, "Endora, could you check something for me in Banyan City? I think Whitney Valentine is poking around behind my back."

"Whitney? Why would she be interested in you?" Endora remembered Whitney well from their encounter in Emperor City. With the Sheldon family backing her and controlling the Sheldon Group, Whitney was not to be underestimated. Endora grew cautious, "Did you slip up somehow?"

Barclay denied, "No! I've never even spoken to Whitney. She might be helping Tiana look into me, specifically the paternity test you gave me. Wait, is there an issue with that test?"

Endora's heart raced at the mention of the paternity test between Barclay and Cherry.

"The test is accurate, you're Cherry's biological father," Endora lied smoothly, trying to soothe Barclay, "Whitney's up to no good. She'll become a roadblock for us. Be careful around her. I'll handle this."

After hanging up, Endora didn't feel relieved. Instead, she clenched her fist.

If Whitney suspected anything about Barclay and Cherry's relationship... she might also suspect Parker.

Three years ago, Tiana and Parker were strangers, allowing Endora to deceive everyone.

How had Whitney caught on? Damn it.

Would Whitney go as far as to test Parker and Cherry for paternity?

Endora was on edge, knowing she had to keep a close eye on Parker.

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Over in Eurovoria, at Frank Airport, Ludwik Lippert's long stride carried him off the plane, despite the late hour after a long flight.

With the Lippert Group's branch in Francalia, an assistant, flanked by two international bodyguards, came to greet him. "Mr. Lippert, good evening."

Ludwik's cold gaze swept over the unfamiliar country before landing on the assistant, "Did Felix brief you on the purpose of my visit?"

The assistant was efficient, "Yes, Mr. Lippert. Before you landed, I used my contacts in Francalia to check passenger information from Frank Airport dating back a week. Unfortunately, with the limited resources at my disposal, I couldn't find any trace of Florence Sheldon. It seems she didn't appear at Frankeston Airport."

"She landed here, under a fake passport," Ludwik stated with certainty, his expression stern.

Ludwik didn't hold much hope that his assistant would easily trace Florence's movements, understanding well that Bryce Lutz had put significant effort into his search.

Surveying the airport, he chose not to leave but to settle down in the VIP lounge instead.

His assistant and two bodyguards followed closely behind their boss.

Ludwik crossed his long legs, took a moment to rest, and lit a cigarette with a frown, slowly saying, "I won't be leaving the airport tonight. Eurovoria is vast, and it's not like I can go fishing in the ocean for a needle.

If we can't find her real name, we'll check the passenger list for those who landed that day, specifically looking for an Asian passport.

Get the list, and then we can start sorting through to identify any fake passports."

The assistant's eyes lit up. Yes, Florence was Asian, and it wouldn't be likely for her to use a fake Eurovoria passport.

Though tedious, the method of elimination seemed to be a precise strategy.

He looked at Ludwik with admiration, "Mr. Lippert, please bear with us for the evening, just a moment."

Ludwik remained silent, taking a drag from his cigarette before lifting his cold gaze, "My arrival in Eurovoria doesn't need to be kept secret. In fact, we could even leak some information to Bryce on purpose. Draw the snake out of its hole, and he might get desperate enough to contact Florence into making a move." A target in hiding is difficult to find.

He didn't know in which country Florence was... Casting a wide net takes time to gather any intel.

It would be best if Florence herself showed some trace!

Ludwik forcefully stubbed out his cigarette, "First, let's clarify her movements in this airport!"

-

Meanwhile, in the northern part of Germinia's capital, the bustling night enveloped the city, with the CBD located at its heart. Among the towering skyscrapers, one stood out prominently, adorned with the large letters "Inko."

Inko Group's global headquarters in Germinia boasted a grandeur surpassing any of its branch offices.

That woman was inside, wielding the core global power of the Inko Group.

Florence set down the binoculars from in front of the window.