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

years fly by, and I return home only to cross paths because you’ve offended my mother. I’m wondering. is this some kind of

past six months, and frankly, I don’t buy the gossip. I think you’re a good girl… But at that dinner, I saw you leave

thinking she was kept by a wealthy man like

I

I quite fancy you.” His towering figure radiated

Lutz, I think you’re

Whitney was blunt, “I’m carrying his

shocked, looking at 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 any misunderstandings. Our relationship is purely professional. I’m grateful for your

best to your mother’s jewelry designs as a token

dimmed slight his gaze cooling

not expected that he would be so

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

with that man’s child, could she

sat silently, and Whitney did not leave until his assistant

I’m a bit busy

crisp, her tone gentle

the lines, it seemed like fear

her leave, wordless.

feared L was upstairs, ready to misunderstand again.

smirk, she glanced at the time and

sky had

called once. Was he holding back? Did he not know how to

because she ‘slandered Elaine, and

passed the reception

but he

had rushed into the hospital with

cold smirk crossed her lips; she was prepared

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

of meat

phone buzzed in