Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 189

Whitney thought of something and looked up at the gentle and refined man before her. “My manager mentioned that Skye Gem Ltd. has been struggling to fulfill a recent order. Could it be you, Mr. Lutz?”

“It’s me,” Bryce said, his gaze intense. “That’s your company. I just wanted to help.”

“Mr. Lutz, I really don’t know how to thank you,” Whitney’s eyes sparkled with gratitude and curiosity. Why was this man helping her so much?

She shook her head quickly, her voice tinged with concern, “Ludwik is trying to crush Skye Gem Ltd. You don’t need to trouble yourself for me. Maybe it’s best if you don’t…”

“Why should I be afraid of him?” Bryce’s voice was soft yet firm. “Whitney, can you tell me what’s really going on? I’ve heard bits and pieces on the news, but I refuse to believe you’d intentionally harm Ludwik.”

With a bittersweet smile and her head bowed, Whitney recapped the events without holding back. After listening. Bryce’s silence hung heavy with irony. “No wonder he despises you so much, but he’s never truly trusted you.”

Tve always said, being controlled by someone else’s emotions is exhausting. Relationships should not be so fragile. I regret seeing you like this; your smile used to light up my heart.”

He shook his head, his gaze deepening.

Whitney felt his brotherly affection, a sincere concern that touched her soul.

She felt a long–forgotten warmth and fought back the tears.

“Drink some of the ginger soup,” Bryce said, guiding her towards the guest room. “I’ll have the doctor check your temperature. You’ve been startled tonight, and stress can lead to illness. This room hasn’t been used by anyone else…

As he spoke, Whitney’s phone rang from her pocket. It was a call from Felix.

Whitney clenched her lips, her hand cold but steady as she answered, “Hello…”

“Ma’am, I’m

right outside Mr. Lutz’s place. I’m sorry to disturb you, but Mr. Lippert had an episode. He’s been drinking a lot, hurt his own arm, and destroyed everything in the house. It’s getting dangerous. You said he needed his medication on time this morning, and I think you can help, right?”

Whitney took a step back, gripping the phone tighter.

words

say she would stay and

he had shown her true despair and his cruel

to Bryce, “I’m sorry, Mr. Lutz. It’s really not okay for me to stay here. I haven’t divorced Ludwik,

foolish and needed reminding. “After the way man has trampled on you, do

that

her heart uncertain, But she couldn’t let go of him, couldn’t leave him. She shook her head, “Hes

“You’re blinded by love!

go back. She couldn’t stay at another man’s house; it would disappoint Ludwik

Lutz, for not appreciating your kindness.”

Chapter 189

care about you, Whitney. I mean it. When you’re tired, just look back, and rll be there.” Bryce walked her to the door, his scholarly demeanor hiding his

as she got into Ludwik’s assistant’s car, leaving Bryce clenching his fists,

his “trash” – a jab at Bryce, knowing Whitney was

one to

was determined to win her

escorted Whitney back to a

appeared but

behind her. Upstairs was a mess, the air tinged with a faint odor of blood.

frowned and

bathroom door was

in the bathtub, his handsome features serene as if he

striking appearance left an indelible mark on

z

he seemed peaceful, not at all like the vindictive man from earlier that night. A deep cut on his arm dripped blood onto the tub’s

medical knowledge, knew he must have been

this.

softened with concern as she reached for her medical kit, moving closer

pinning her with a fierce glare.

into the