Parker's expression was grave as he spoke, "Now that Bryce and Florence have deceived the mysterious figure, things are getting tense in Emperor City. If she's misled any further, she might go after Ludwik! She's already ousted him from the Inko Group!
If this mysterious person meets you, and if there's some connection between you two, it could be a blessing in disguise.
She might finally see through the lies."
Whitney's eyes blazed with emotion. Deep down, she couldn't believe her mother was still alive. Yet, what Ludwik and Parker were saying hit her like a bolt of lightning, sparking a small flame of hope in her heart.
Parker insisted he'd seen someone alive, albeit just a silhouette. Ludwik mentioned that Florence only found support after her cosmetic surgery.
So, there was a one-in-a-million chance, wasn't there?
Her slender legs seemed to lose strength as she took a couple of steps back, leaning against the couch.
Ludwik reached out instinctively, supporting her firmly.
In his calm and analytical voice, he began, "Imagine this mysterious figure has been living abroad for decades, never returning to the United States. Her knowledge of the situation here would be very limited.
Now imagine Bryce pulling a fast one, creating a Truman Show-like illusion for her.
Being deceived while living in an ivory tower isn’t impossible!
Even though she’s a powerful figure in the global conglomerate, we often hear stories of wealthy individuals falling prey to elaborate scams.
There are countless examples, aren’t there?"
Parker nodded in agreement, "Exactly! If this mysterious figure doesn’t know about the United States or Ludwik, and Bryce slanders and frames him, she might very well see you as the enemy!"
Ludwik nodded, deep in thought, "What’s truly concerning is if they’ve painted Whitney, her father's family, as villains, pushing this mysterious figure to seek revenge."
Whitney felt like she'd been struck by a hammer as she met Ludwik's sharp gaze.
If that middle-aged woman was her mother, were Florence and Bryce trying to pit her against Whitney?
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