Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 227

Chapter 227

“Listen, girl,” Bryce declared, his voice a blend of solemnity and tenderness. “I only plan to walk down the aisle once in my life, and I want it to be with one woman only.”

“Mr. Lutz, please, can we not talk about this?” Whitney’s heart hammered in her chest, fearing their relationship might sour.

Fortunately, he soon released her, sighing with a sense of resignation. “You’re too guarded when it comes to love. Guess sweet–talking you isn’t going to cut it, huh? Looks like I’ll have to win over your heart the old–fashioned way. Good thing I’ve got plenty of time. Consider all the perks of having me as your man.”

Whitney could not help but chuckle, the tension easing.

After a moment’s thought, she asked, “Everything okay with the Lutz Group these past few days? And you? Anything out of the ordinary? Make sure there’s extra security at the engagement party tomorrow, okay?”

Bryce narrowed his eyes in thought. “What’s worrying you?”

She recalled Ludwik’s threatening words at the bridal boutique and could not shake off a sense

of unease.

“Nothing specific, just… be careful, that’s all.”

“I know what’s got you spooked. Don’t worry, I’m not defenseless. The Lutz Group has clout here in Banyan City. I haven’t done anything illegal. If anyone wants to start trouble, they’d need a damn good reason,” Bryce said with steady confidence.

Whitney let out a small sigh of relief and yawned. “It’s getting late, Bryce. You should head

home.”

He seemed pleased with her use of his name, squeezing her hand. “I’ll pick you up in the morning, my lovely fiancée.”

With his bodyguards stationed at the door, Whitney closed it behind her, feeling secure. Yet, sleep eluded her that night, her eyes wide until dawn.

The engagement party was set at the Hilton Hotel near Bryce’s mansion for convenience’s sake.

girl from TriMed Hospital! I have

news. The truth behind Elaine’s kidney donation surgery could finally come to light with

composure as she followed Bryce into the hotel’s

décor was understated, befitting the Lutz family’s preference for privacy,

present due to

with the formidable

of honor.

whispered gently, noting her preference

light, and her smile was genuine. She willingly linked her arm with his, saying, “Pleasure doing business with you, Bryce.”

happiness. As the soft music played, they walked down the

step toward the end of the aisle, her

things he’d done for her, and those that had hurt her.

suggested–perhaps even find peace away from

Whitney had

her from her reverie. She met Hunter’s imposing gaze for

shy about calling him ‘dad,‘ just call him

Whitney said, raising her cup

two leaked, I’d have thought Bryce was just fooling around. We didn’t realize he had jumped the gun! You’ve been through a lot these past months. Once the baby is born,

stiffened slightly, but Bryce wrapped an arm around her

ceremony concluded, the large screen behind them suddenly flashed with an image, seizing everyone’s attention.

relatives gasped in shock, turning to the elders. “Mom, Dad, look behind you!”

elders, confused, turned to see

and saw the intimate photo of her

she had taken only for

just a week ago,

earth is going on?” the Lutz relatives demanded.

heavy with the elders‘ disapproval.

barked orders to shut off the

followed the photo, showing a ‘prenatal paternity test‘ with Whitney as the patient and Ludwik as

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