Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 457

Sandy shook her head, "Whitney, I really don't know, maybe someone parachuted in from above. I haven't seen any official announcement in the company system yet. Where did these people get their insider info? Our sales department is brand new. Uncle Hudson probably wanted to give you some practice, so both the head and deputy head of sales positions are up for grabs."

Whitney nodded. She wasn't too concerned about the positions, but this new arrival made her uneasy.

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In his own lounge at Lippert Group, Ludwik quickly changed out of his blood-stained suit, ignoring the gash by his temple. He left the Lippert Group's main building with a senior executive, heading to another building housing subsidiaries and holdings.

The executive mentioned, "Today, you're to inspect the S-T Group, a subsidiary of the Sheldon Group, though we hold the majority share..."

Ludwik's thoughts were preoccupied with Sammy, eager to finish work and find Whitney...

"Ludwik!" A surprised and soft voice came from the side.

He turned to see Florence entering S-T Group, dressed in work attire and carrying a briefcase, a stark contrast to her usual frail appearance.

"What a coincidence, my first day at work and I run into you doing an inspection?"

"You're working here?"

Florence was bashful, slightly awkward. "My sister joined S-T Group, and I thought, being sick is just wasting my life away, so I might as well learn from her in these last days. The family arranged for me to be a sales manager, but it's my first day, and I'm so nervous. Ludwik, could you introduce me later? That way, I won’t feel so invisible.”

She asked, her face showing a hint of insecurity.

Ludwik understood her concerns, especially with her needing to donate blood to her mother in three days. He needed to keep her spirits and health up.

"No problem," he said softly, "I’ll make sure you're well received and not looked down upon."

"Ludwik, you're so kind. The S-T Group is so close to Lippert Family headquarters; you can come over for lunch and take care of me often."

Florence beamed, stepping closer to him.

Ludwik, cool and detached, offered a slight smile in response.

"Ludwik, you’re hurt!" Florence suddenly reached for the wound by his temple.

Instinctively, Ludwik stepped aside, saying softly, "It’s nothing."

"But I'm so worried about you…" Florence said, visibly concerned.

Ding—The elevator doors opened.

Ludwik stepped out first, instructing her to follow.

The S-T Group's leadership hurried over, nervously greeting, "Mr. Lippert! Welcome to our company for the inspection and performance review. This floor houses the sales department..."

With a commanding presence, Ludwik ordered, "Gather the sales team."

Florence looked down, a slight smile crossing her face.

"Everyone in sales, please pause your work. Mr. Lippert has something to say," the leadership immediately announced.

The entire floor of employees stood up in alarm, all too aware of the influence of Lippert Group’s foremost heir. The fate of S-T Group was in the hands of Lippert Family, its largest shareholder.

Ludwik, with Florence by his side, addressed the crowd, "We have a new sales manager joining us today, Florence. She's not in the best of health, so I ask you all to look out for her."

The introduction by Ludwik himself!

The employees were taken aback, surprised, and then, applause thundered through the room.