Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 1140

Florence had just finished reading about the scandal surrounding the Lippert family and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Seeing Jason's furious face as he was hounded by the media, and the image of Ludwik being taken into custody, filled her with glee.

She praised, "Mr. Lutz, you're really quick on your feet. Your strategy is impressive."

"With all that money from Parisa, what can't I arrange? Even Ronan Miller is at my disposal," Bryce replied with smug confidence, lowering his voice. "At this rate, the Lippert Group will be bankrupt within a week! I'll keep the pressure on, and I've already bribed insiders to ensure Ludwik is convicted of kidnapping and murder. Phineas and Parisa can't exactly come back from the dead to clear things up, can they?"

Bryce chuckled, his eyes glinting with ambition. "Once Ludwik is out of the picture, no one in New York will stand in my way. All of Parisa's wealth and her company will be ours for the taking. Florence, it's your time to shine. I need you to get Parisa's shares in Inko Group legally certified. Three days from now, I want you to step in as the heir. Once you control Inko Group, essentially, I control Inko Group."

"The president doesn't care about which tycoon supports him, just as long as they do. I'll replace Phineas as the new favorite. Once I expand my influence across Harmonia Country and align myself with the president, news will travel internationally. By then, do you think the shareholders in GerminiaInko Group will still underestimate us?"

Florence felt a fire ignite within her, her deer-like eyes filled with ambition. "Mr. Lutz, I'm glad I hitched my wagon to you. But there's one issue. I've lived in New York all my life, and the upper circle is well aware of my biological mother, Holly Walker. They know me as Ms. Sheldon. I’m afraid people might start gossiping, and it could reach the certification office..."

Bryce sneered, unfazed. "Enough money can buy off any official, let alone a certification office. Have you hidden your mother, Holly, properly?"

Florence nodded confidently. "I’ve already hidden her away. I know how to cover my tracks."

"Then there’s nothing to worry about. Don’t you see? With enough money, officials will back you up. In the social circles of New York, who would dare speak ill of you once you’ve risen in status? Be bold and do whatever you want!"

Bryce's words were intended to prop up Florence as a puppet, using her status as an heir to seize the company. Once he had control over Inko Group, Parisa’s assets would be effectively his, and Florence, the troublesome pawn, would be of no further use.

His lips curled into a sly smile as he provoked her further, "Now that you're wealthy, you could easily reclaim the Sheldon family estate. Even taking over the Sheldon Group, a third-rate company, would be a mere formality."

His words released the bitterness that had long been festering in Florence. She stared at her reflection, at the seemingly delicate woman with eyes now burning with greed. After hanging up the phone, Florence opened her safe and retrieved the authorization contract for Parisa’s shares in Inko Group.

With a confident smile, she left her luxurious villa, accompanied by a few bodyguards, and headed to the certification office. Parisa had stashed billions in a Swiss bank, and after giving Bryce his share, Florence transferred the rest into her personal account. With this fortune, she was likely the wealthiest socialite in New York.

She could reclaim the Sheldon family estate, take over the Sheldon Group, and do whatever she pleased! And that wretched Whitney was probably still grieving over Parisa’s missing body. Florence chuckled to herself. She would use Parisa’s money to crush Whitney and the Sheldon family, avenging the humiliation of being cast out of the house.

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Meanwhile, in Nelson Hospital, the surgery had been going on for eight hours when Hudson was finally wheeled out.