Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 285

Whitney couldn't care less about those she deemed worthless. If someone didn't bring value to the table, she wouldn't even give them the time of day.

As dusk began to settle, Bryce's SUV was parked just off the road near a deserted warehouse. Walking towards it, Whitney felt a surge of warmth. "I knew it. How could Nyx ever afford such heavy security? It had to be you." "Here's to Ms. Valentine, the powerhouse, single-handedly becoming the majority shareholder of Skye Gem Ltd.," Bryce said with a gentle, proud smile.

Nyx couldn't help but cheer. "Those leeches, they were never going to align with Ms. Valentine. Always trying to schmooze Elaine, only to backstab Whitney. Ms. Valentine today, in one word, was badass."

"Quit the flattery," Whitney laughed, feeling a stir in her arms. Looking down, she whispered, "Awake, sweetheart? Look, Uncle Bryce is here."

"Bryce," Sammy greeted politely, having had a few video calls with him and enjoying their interactions.

Bryce, surprised, looked towards Whitney for confirmation. Whitney subtly nodded, indicating that Sammy was indeed feeling better. Bryce, intrigued by the miraculous recovery, smiled warmly and extended his hand, "Sammy, may I give you a hug?"

Sammy hesitated, thinking, 'Dad hasn't even hugged me yet, not that I'm looking forward to it. But I can't let another man be the first.' Still, he was grateful to Bryce for all the help with his mom. Jumping down, Sammy took Bryce's hand, "I'm a bit of a germaphobe, hope you don't mind, Bryce."

Bryce laughed heartily, ruffling Sammy's hair, "Our Sammy, truly a prince among men."

Together, they got into Bryce's SUV. Sammy observed the gentle exchanges between Bryce and his mom, thinking they made a striking couple. Internally, he scoffed at his absentee father. 'See? You couldn't be bothered to help, and now Mom's dismissed your calls. Try a little harder, why don't you?'

distracted as the car pulled up to their apartment building. They hadn't even had a chance to celebrate their victory with a

you up. Mom has to visit your granduncle tonight. You'll be okay,

to Granduncle, hope

clung to her legs just days before. Yet, she found herself missing the 'cold Sammy.' 'What's

both sides of Sammy's split personality?"

I love every bit

the perfection of having two

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the mansion, Elaine snuck into her room to call Delphine. "Mom, buying that medicine through regular channels

Danny standing in the dim hallway. The boy, resembling Whitney with his piercing gaze, stared her

covered her phone, wondering if the kid had heard anything. Looking around and seeing no one, she snapped, "Danny, what

aloof Danny reminded her more of the boy she used to manipulate. Feeling something was off, she followed him to his room, only to trip over a pile of clothes. "Ah... Why all these sports clothes? Danny, buying all these and not having them tidied up? Are you trying to make me trip

watch where you're walking." Danny's

explaining Danny had denied purchasing the clothes, suggesting

in a suit,

her gaze intensifying as Danny dismissed her presence.

sensing a shift since morning, pressed closer, feigning affection. "Danny, why the sudden coldness? You were so sweet to me

Sammy's recent presence. "Damn, they must have been inconsistent," he thought, attempting to salvage the situation. "I just don't