Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 1158

Why would the President come here in person?

Whitney was completely baffled.

At that moment, Phineas stepped forward and introduced the distinguished guest, “Madam President, this young lady is the biological daughter of Ms. Parisa, the board director.”

“Ms. Valentine,” Phineas continued, “the President only just learned the full truth today. She also just found out that the female director of Inko Group had secretly returned to the country. Because I fell ill, the President wasn’t able to see me, and unfortunately, Bryce’s scheming and the rumors he spread led to a misjudgment of Ludwik’s case.”

“The President is here today, first, to right that wrong, and second, to pay respects to your mother.”

Whitney finally understood. She’d heard that the President had been on a diplomatic visit overseas—so there was no way she could’ve kept up with all that had happened recently.

Whitney quickly stepped aside, bowing as she did. “Madam President, thank you so much for your kindness.”

The President gave her a gentle nod. “May I see Ms. Tennyson?”

Whitney didn’t dare say no, and she glanced at Phineas for guidance.

He nodded reassuringly. “Ms. Valentine, the President is here with good intentions.”

Whitney thought it through. Phineas was a major financial backer for the President, and her mother—a high-ranking official—was definitely someone the President would want to show respect to. Now that she knew the truth, it made sense she’d want to visit.

Whitney lowered her voice and called into the room, “Mom, the President is here to see you.”

Parisa had already caught bits of the conversation. Despite her serious injuries and exhaustion, years of being a powerhouse in the boardroom had made etiquette second nature to her. She allowed the nurse to help her sit up, smoothing her hair and adjusting her hospital gown.

Parisa greeted the unfamiliar President with a dignified nod. “Madam, I apologize for the trouble I caused by returning to the country in secret. I’m not worthy of this personal visit.”

She frowned, then tried Parker.

Strangely, he didn’t answer either.

Maybe Parker had left Inko Group to find Ludwik? But wasn’t Ludwik with Shane at the Lippert estate?

Whitney debated calling Shane to check in, but just then, her phone rang. It was Sammy. Her little boy had a knack for keeping tabs on everything online, and he jumped right in, “Mom, you and Dad totally teamed up today—it was epic! I saw the news: Bryce and Florence were arrested! Those two creeps are finally out of our lives, right? Are you with Dad now?”

Hearing her son’s sweet voice, Whitney finally felt the tension in her face ease into a smile. “Your dad’s at the Lippert estate. I’m with your grandma.”

“Does grandma need you to stay with her all the time? Can you sneak away for a bit?” Sammy asked.

Whitney paused, realizing exactly what her son was hinting at.