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.

her own words

did say she would stay and take care

true despair and

a pale face, Whitney apologized to Bryce, “I’m sorry, Mr. Lutz. It’s really not okay for me to stay here. I

He thought she was being foolish and needed reminding. “After the way man has trampled on

that

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

back to him?” Bryce said, frustrated and disheartened. “You’re blinded by love! Continuing this way

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

appreciating your kindness.” She grabbed

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and rll be there.” Bryce walked her to the door, his scholarly demeanor hiding his deep

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

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

not one to tolerate

determined to win her over.

back to a luxurious

but

a mess, the air tinged with a faint odor of

and

door was

in to find Ludwik lying in the bathtub, his handsome features serene as if

on women’s hearts, like

z

vindictive man from earlier that night. A deep cut on

must have been in unbearable internal pain

this.

she reached for her medical kit, moving closer to slip

snapped open, pinning her with a fierce

balance and fell into