Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 114

“No way, I appreciate him too,”

Bryce had no idea she was undercover when he saved her, and his chivalrous spirit was truly genuine.

Right then, Tiana snagged a call, “Got a gig, gotta jet. Oh my, Whitney dear, you do have a knack for romance-husband and lover in the same hospital ward. I’d love to dip my toes in your dramatic love life with two hunky dudes!”

Whitney smacked her playfully. “Shut it. Have you ever heard of loose lips sink ships“?”

Tiana covered her mouth, “True, Lis just too possessive.” She waved goodbye, reluctance in her eyes.

Whitney rolled her eyes, and soon Bryce emerged, his shirt sporting a fresh slash sewn up with several stitches. She felt sincerely sorry.

Bryce looked at her tenderly. “I chose to save you. You owe me nothing, and I don’t expect a reward.”

Whitney could not help but chuckle at his tone.

Compared to Bryce’s genteel generosity, that other guy was all about the life debt, narrow–minded, petty, cold, and domineering.

Whitney internally ranted, oblivious to her daydreaming.

Bryce gazed at her as she was lost in thought, gentle and delicate. She was not hurt; she cared for another man–which he had investigated.

A flicker of hesitation crossed his mind, but his eyes grew more intense as he solemnly called out, “Whitney

Valentine.”

Startled by her full name, Whitney looked at him curiously. Their relationship had not reached such familiar grounds.

He spoke in a low, frowning voice, “I knew about you long ago, probably when you were twenty. You were pitching for investments at a cocktail party for Skye Gem Ltd. I saw you from upstairs–you seemed so young yet bold. I wanted to ask for your business card but did not dare, fearful of being the old guy hitting on the young girl.”

Whitney was taken aback; at twenty, she was corporation and attending many functions.

just starting Skye Gem Ltd, helping Preston with the family

because you’ve

you’re a good girl… But at that dinner, I saw you leave with a masked man.

he misunderstood, thinking she was kept by a wealthy man like

I

I quite fancy you.” His towering figure radiated

him off, “Mr. Lutz, I think you’re mistaken. The man

Whitney was blunt, “I’m carrying his child, it’s not what you think, I

was shocked, looking

her, she smiled. “I have no reason to lie to you. If I’ve disappointed you, I’m sorry. But I don’t want to cause

sure to give my best to your

slight his gaze cooling

he had not expected that he would be so

the Valentine family’s turmoil, had her life change so

man’s child, could she really have feelings for

not leave until

left money for the medical expenses, politely saying goodbye. “Mr. Lutz, Im sorry, but I’m a bit busy 1 might not be able to

crisp, her

seemed like fear of that man.

her

was upstairs, ready to misunderstand again. Taking a deep breath, she switched off

the time and gasped–it

had darkened

he holding back? Did he not

was it because she ‘slandered Elaine, and he was concerned?

Whitney passed the reception and caught a

assistant, but he disappeared quickly.

flickering. She had rushed into

her lips; she was prepared

at the nearby

of meat

in her pocket.