Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 757

"No worries! Dad, you feeling any better?" Whitney approached the bedside, gently lifting him up.

"Bit better every day, I suppose," Hudson sighed deeply.

"That's great to hear," Bryce's eyes twinkled, casually steering the conversation, "Dad's been more lucid lately, even asked about the company last night."

At the mention of the Sheldon Group, Hudson's focus sharpened, his gaze piercing Bryce.

It was as if an obsession had taken hold, his thoughts consumed by one thing only. Suddenly, he called out to Whitney, "Whitney, I need to talk to you about something!"

Whitney puzzled over why her dad would suddenly bring up the Sheldon Group, given she thought she had deflected any concern.

Hudson spoke gravely, "Damn it, Hugh and Holly betrayed me, nearly managed to swallow up the Sheldon Group.

After everything the Sheldon Group's been through, and with you just stepping in as the acting director, you might not have a strong hold over the shareholders.

I was thinking, it might help to bring Bryce into the Sheldon Group.

He mentioned a major real estate project last night that could collaborate with the Sheldon Group.

But it's not settled yet.

No need to think it over, Whitney. You two are married now, should join forces to grow both the Sheldon Group and the Lutz Group.

I trust Bryce. The collaboration between the Lutz Group and the Sheldon Group, just go ahead and seal the deal!

He can be a big help to the Sheldon Group. It's a win-win."

Whitney was taken aback, struggling to process everything.

Firstly, how did her dad know about Hugh and Holly's underhand attempts to take over the Sheldon Group?

She thought it would be too much for him to handle right now, so she had kept it from him.

Her eyes involuntarily darted to Bryce... Had he told her dad?

And had Bryce really brought up the Sheldon and Lutz families collaboration last night?

Otherwise, how would her dad know?

He had been out of it for so long, yet upon waking, seemed incredibly close to Bryce.

Though her dad had always spoken highly of Bryce's capabilities, it wasn't like he knew him that well.

"Dad... You're worried about the company right after waking up?" Whitney was confused.

"What, you think I've lost my marbles?" Hudson joked, coughing slightly, yet his tone was decidedly firm, "After all, you're a young woman; you need a man to help stabilize the Sheldon Group.

It'll be a while before I'm fully back on my feet. If the Sheldon and Lutz families sign this deal, Bryce can officially step in to assist."

"But Dad, merging two companies like this... there's a lot to consider..."

"It's settled then! Are you not going to listen to your father?" Hudson's tone carried a serious edge.

Whitney looked lost for words.

Bryce, quietly serving soup for Hudson, smiled gently, "Dad, Whitney might have her reasons. I'm not insistent on the Sheldon and Lutz families collaborating."

"I've made up my mind about the collaboration. It's absolutely necessary," Hudson declared, his gaze intense.

Whitney frowned, finding her dad's stubborn attitude peculiar.

But seeing him slightly better, she didn't want to upset him. Perhaps he truly was fond of Bryce as his son-in-law.

Sighing internally, she conceded, "Then I'll get started on the preparations for the partnership agreement.

But funding a real estate project of this scale will take time, not to mention the company's financial transactions."

Bryce narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing her hesitation.

Even with her father's pressure, she hadn't immediately agreed.

He masked the gloom in his heart, smiling, "Whatever works, Dad. I just want to do what I can for the Sheldon Group."

"Bryce, you're a good son-in-law. Knowing you're willing is enough for me.

Whitney, you and Bryce should take good care of each other. I think highly of him."

Hudson seemed content, smiling at Bryce. However, there was a fleeting look of confusion in his eyes, as if he himself didn't fully grasp what he had just said.