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

only to cross paths because you’ve offended my mother.

and frankly, I don’t buy the gossip. I think you’re a good girl… But at that dinner, I saw you leave with a masked man. I don’t know your relationship with him, but

she was kept by a

I

quite fancy you.” His towering figure radiated warmth, standing not

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

blunt, “I’m carrying his child, it’s

shocked, looking at her flat

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

my best to your

slight his gaze cooling as he was

bitter smile crossed his tips, he had not expected that he would be so late

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

she really have feelings

did not leave until his

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

was crisp, her tone gentle

it seemed like fear of that man.

her leave, wordless.

upstairs, ready to misunderstand again. Taking a deep breath, she switched off her phone recorder.

at the time and gasped–it was

had

he had not called once. Was he holding back? Did he not know how to sweet–talk her?

she ‘slandered

reception and caught a familiar gaze.

assistant, but

her eyes flickering. She had rushed into

lips; she was prepared for

out of the hospital she shopped at the nearby farmers‘ market, picking up fresh veggies and lean

of meat

in her