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

paths because you’ve offended my mother. I’m wondering. is this some kind

that dinner, I saw you leave with

froze, realizing he misunderstood, thinking she was kept by a wealthy

I

I quite fancy you.” His towering figure radiated warmth, standing not far from her,

Lutz, I think you’re mistaken. The

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

Bryce was shocked, looking at her

If I’ve disappointed you, I’m sorry.

give my best to

dimmed slight his gaze cooling as he was still

expected that he

sheather being caught up in the Valentine family’s turmoil, had her

child, could she really have feelings for him?

not leave

bit busy 1 might not be able to

crisp, her

it seemed like fear of

her leave, wordless.

L was upstairs, ready to misunderstand again.

helpless smirk, she glanced at the time and gasped–it was

sky had

he had not called once. Was he holding back?

was it because she ‘slandered Elaine, and

Whitney passed the reception

was Baines assistant, but he disappeared

eyes flickering. She had rushed into the hospital with Bryce without

cold smirk crossed her lips; she was prepared for such

the hospital she shopped at the nearby farmers‘ market, picking up fresh

of meat

buzzed in