Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 113

But this time, she did not show her face.

She simply shared some exciting news: she was about to return from abroad and wanted them to prepare for her arrival.

For Whitney and Tiana, this was undoubtedly great news! They would definitely grill Valerie about her love life once she was back.

Moreover, Whitney had a hunch that the mysterious benefactor backing Monica would be revealed with Valerie’s return.

Whitney stood up to settle the bill, but Tiana stopped her with a frown, reminding her, “Do you realize Monica is staying at this hospital? Didn’t she suffer a broken rib recently? It hasn’t quite healed yet. Elaine and Monica are out to get you, and you need to be careful not to let Monica cause you trouble.”

Tiana had a feeling that many bad things were happening to Whitney lately, so she reminded her.

Yet a thought flashed across Whitney’s mind, connecting her earlier suspicions..

Monica, Elaine…

Her eyes darkened. What if Monica’s benefactor was Elaine?

The thought sent shivers down her spine.

“I got it.” Whitney said, calming her thoughts and waving her hand dismissively.

But no sooner had she stepped out of the café than a few police officers blocked her way.

They spoke to her in a negotiating tone, “Ms. Valentine, your husband disagrees with using you as bait to lure the criminal, but we still need your assistance…

He is hospitalized, and the criminal is lurking nearby. He’s skilled in martial arts, so he’s quite dangerous. I suggest we take the offensive instead of you being on constant guard. Don’t worry. We’ll ensure your safety and that of your unborn child. You just need to make an appearance, and we’ll have officers everywhere…”

“No, Ms. Valentine!” The bodyguard who accompanied Whitney immediately rushed over to stop them.

Whitney looked at the police, then at her bodyguard, her eyes reflecting deep thought.

She was pregnant, and under normal circumstances, she certainly would not take risks.

But the fact that the criminal had suddenly targeted her the day before was peculiar. Felix and L thought the criminal had followed L and thus discovered she was his wife.

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to take revenge on her husband, the CEO of United Realty Corporation.

intuition told her

the criminal a few questions face–to–face.

allow you to be in any danger!” The bodyguard

Whitney quickly followed the police to their

had a witness who had seen the criminal in an alley next to the hospital, possibly hiding in a

to do was walk down the alley, of course, with officers stationed

two bodyguards follow her in plain clothes so she would be completely safe if the

but the officers‘ assuring glances made

dimly lit alley, in less than two minutes, a

next to her

Whitney shouted

bodyguards charged forward in the nick of time, but someone was even faster. Before the criminal could bring the knife

the side. His shirt was torn,

visible!

Lutz? You

coincidence, right?” Bryce said with a pained

Remembering her purpose, she rushed over, crouched down, and demanded, “How did you know I’m the wife of United Realty Corporation’s CEO?” “I’m going to kill you. Without you and the child in your womb, he’d taste the pain of losing a father! Damn capitalist, poor safety measures at the construction site cost my father his life, and to

shocked and puzzled.

criminal even

seemed unaware of the construction site incident.

detailed information about me?” Whitney asked

you?

pocket, sneering as he compared it to her, “Isn’t this yo

photo as evidence, Whitney quickly pocketed

that

the criminal her picture, clearly using him

But who?

her suspicions about Monica’s benefactor, Whitney could only think

person.

plagued with misfortune. Indeed, Whitney was starting to piece everything together. The recent series of incidents seemed accidental but targeted

that as a thorn

had to be

through Whitney’s

face pale and cold. He moved towards her but winced in pain.