Love Beyond the Mask novel Chapter 796

Ludwik's eyes were bloodshot with guilt as he scanned Parker up and down, "Are you alright? I mean, physically?"

"Last I heard from Tiana, she was frantic on the phone, saying you'd been shot multiple times..."

"Nearly kicked the bucket," Parker nodded, reassuring him, "But look at me now, all in one piece, right?"

"What in the world happened to you, where did you vanish to?" Ludwik pressed, his brows knitted in concern.

Parker turned to look out the window, recounting the tale of his fall from the cliff, how his uncle had rushed to his rescue, and the month he spent recuperating on Saltland Island, sparing no detail for Ludwik.

Ludwik clenched his fists, frustrated, "Justin, that fool."

"He got played by Jarvis too! When you eloped with Whitney at your wedding, that's when Jarvis and the Patrick family must have been plotting against the Lipperts. They saw me as a threat and used Justin to frame me by stealing the chip.

It was also Jarvis who suddenly kidnapped Tiana and Cherry, forcing me to leave the lab for half a day.

That's when Justin stole the chip, and shortly after, I was ambushed by hitmen hired by Jarvis at the seaside brick factory, cornered..."

"Parker, I nearly got you killed," Ludwik slammed his fist on the table, filled with self-reproach, "You even called me, asking me to take charge because you couldn't handle it alone. I was negligent, all because of Whitney."

Parker didn't comfort him, just offered a serene smile, "It's all water under the bridge, Ludwik!"

"Thank goodness your uncle saved you, but how did he happen to know you were in Emperor City?"

Parker sheepishly ran a hand through his hair, "My uncle was acting on my mother's request."

"Wait, your uncle is?" Ludwik's tone sharpened.

Parker licked his lips, "Yeah, he's Phineas, the chairman of Inko Group."

Ludwik couldn't hide his shock.

"No wonder when I bumped into Mr. Wilson's car on Brew Hill, I thought he looked somewhat like you. And at his housewarming party, I felt this sense of familiarity between you two. So, you're his nephew?"

Ludwik slowly sat down, "I knew the Doonan family had their fingers in both pies in Banyan City, but I had no idea about your mother's side having such a monumental connection. Phineas is practically the financial backbone behind the president. You kept your background so hidden, it's almost like a deep secret."

"Hardly," Parker replied, modestly embarrassed, brows relaxed yet secretive, "My mother kept a low profile about her background after marrying into the Doonan family. I only found out about her presidential connections when I grew up... But my mom hardly contacts her family.

This time, knowing I was in danger, she reached out to my uncle to look after me in Emperor City.

My uncle used to live near the presidential estate, but he moved to Brew Hill in Emperor City to investigate my situation and bought a property there.

During this time, he also fell for the rumors spread by Jarvis and his crew, mistakenly thinking you had betrayed me.

The worst part was, I temporarily lost my memory, almost letting my uncle take revenge on you.

Luckily, just as Inko Group was about to sign a contract, my memory returned, and I rushed back to Emperor City."

Ludwik finally understood what he had been through.

His gaze was cold and filled with guilt. There were no dramatic declarations of brotherhood, but deep down, he was profoundly grateful to Parker.

In times of trouble, remembering to fight back to his side, that was a brother he would never forget.

Hiding his choked-up feeling, Ludwik's expression remained cool, "Inko Group is choosing partners, but don't rush this. You should focus on getting better first."

"I'm already on the mend, even got rid of the fever poison," Parker said, Tiana's face briefly flickering in his mind.