Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 228

Bryce immediately crouched down, yelling, “Call a doctor, get me a doctor, now!”

“Oh, Hunter!” Claire wailed with tears streaming down her face.

Whitney stood by helplessly as people rushed forward in a frenzy. She had intended to check on the old man, maybe offer first aid.

Suddenly, Claire shoved her away with a look of utter disdain. “Get away! I don’t care what kind of spell you’ve cast on Bryce, but you must leave right now!”

“Mom, it’s not her fault. Someone’s trying to ruin our engagement party today. You can’t fall for this,” Bryce tried to reason with his mother.

“And you dare defend this fraud, carrying another man’s child and pretending to be a Lutz? You want to give me a heart attack?”

Claire’s health was frail, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.

“Mom…”

“Bryce, stop it. It’s all my fault. I brought this trouble upon us. Please, take your folks to the hospital.”

Whitney’s face was ashen, her heart numb, as a suffocating despair engulfed her.

Bryce called for the doctor, and in a hurry, they loaded his parents into an ambulance.

He then managed to calm the shareholders and warned the media to hand over the photos they had taken. Yet, some had already broadcast the chaos on the internet.

Whitney was banished by the Lutz family, forbidden from entering the hospital or accompanying Bryce to tend to his parents.

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She was escorted back to Bryce’s mansion by his bodyguard.

From noon until evening, when Bryce returned, Valerie and Tiana breathed a sigh of relief and immediately asked, “How are your folks?”

Bryce looked towards Whitney.

“Don’t keep it from me, please don’t,” Whitney begged.

“My mother is suffering from stress, but it’s not too serious. My father has a history of heart problems; he’s had a heart attack and is now in the ICU.”

Whitney staggered back, unable to articulate her agony.

has happened, Whitney. Don’t

that photo… what’s the deal with it? You and him a week ago… how could

so sorry, Bryce!” Whitney buried her face in her hands.

was her own undoing. She could not have imagined that Ludwik could produce a paternity test result, likely using her

samples.

was ruthless, willing to destroy her publicly.

until it bled, and suddenly, the

went to answer but was startled

There are police at the door. They say they’re here

his eyes narrowing with a scoff. “It

with just ruining my family. Let’s see what this

is about.”

at his words,

Bryce to the

the officer and, with a calm demeanor, offered him a cigarette. “I’m not sure what offense the Lutz Group or I have Megedy

second–in–command of the police force in Banyan

part of the reason the Lutz Group was untouchable in Banyan

us. Banyan City would not dare touch you, but… this arrest warrant comes from the highest authorities in Emperor City. Your company is not under suspicion, but as a member of the advisory committee, you have a position to answer for. There’s been a corruption scandal, and Emperor City’s military wants a full investigation. You must come to Emperor City for questioning.”

grew cold.

were produced and clicked around his wrists; he could

holding onto his wrist. “What are you being arrested for? How

“I’ll be fine, don’t worry. Stay home and wait for

away in the police car, disappearing into the night.

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of calls. Within two hours, many influential figures had visited Bryce’s home, but all

that even these powerful people

can contact for help?” Whitney

Mr. Lutz? We’ve called everyone w/S could. If there were a way, Mr. Lutz wouldn’t have left with them. If you ask me, it’s all your fault, Ms.

Hunter’s in ICU waiting for him. The Lutz family

pale with worry

knew who she had

this time, the darkness of the abyss felt deeper than ever.

heart bore a hole

ever becoming entangled

devil.

game of power to its limits.