Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 304

Night had fallen, and Bryce sat in his car, legs crossed leisurely. He had parked at the entrance of the apartment complex when one of his subordinates approached the vehicle. After the driver stepped out, the car became a sealed-off sanctuary of sorts, and Bryce lifted his gaze contemplatively.

The subordinate handed over a few photos, reporting, "Mr. Lutz, after conducting some covert investigations, we couldn't find any ultrasound records for Whitney from three years ago at the Lippert Hospital where she had her prenatal check-ups. It seems like Ludwik might have instructed the hospital to conceal something."

Bryce slightly lifted his arm to accept the photos.

Continuing, the subordinate explained, "The security at Everwood Villa Estate is too tight for us to get close. We've been careful to survey from a distance and did notice children entering and leaving the estate these past few days, but we could only get photos from afar. I'm not sure if you can make out the details."

Bryce nodded, his gaze fixated on the vague silhouette of a child in the photos. Though the features were not clear, the side profile and the size of the figure made Bryce's dark eyes narrow. The resemblance to Sammy was uncanny! Even the sportswear the child donned was striking!

Suddenly, Bryce looked up towards the apartment and made a call to Whitney's bodyguard, "Are Ms. Valentine and the kid at home?"

The bodyguard responded respectfully, "Yes, Bryce, they're both home."

The man's gaze returned to the photos... two children? He was certain they weren't Ludwik and Elaine's rumored offspring. Because the side profiles were nearly identical.

Taking a deep breath, a wave of realization washed over Bryce, darkening his eyes further.

Then, the subordinate mentioned something else, "On a different note, Mr. Lutz, I also discovered that there's a detective snooping around Ms. Valentine today. It seems like Elaine sent him, probably to check if there are other individuals living with Ms. Valentine?" Bryce's expression shifted subtly, a dark current passing through his thoughts as he ordered softly, "Don't stop Elaine's people, let her investigate!"

As he glanced at the night sky, his demeanor was as dark as the night until he stepped out, long and tall, into the apartment, where his gaze softened once again.

the apartment rang. Whitney was on a call, signaling to her little one to open the door. 'Sammy' reluctantly got up from the couch and opened the door, only to find Bryce standing

Don't you know it's inconvenient for a single

a tiny suit Sammy wouldn't wear, his expression proud. The man chuckled softly, peering into the

didn't have time for him, Danny hoped the man

why aren't you letting

inside, Whitney peeked her head out, still on the phone with Orion, and smiled at Bryce, gesturing for him to come in. The man leaned down to pat the little guy on the shoulder and

daddy, to him and Sammy, and no one else could take her away! Meanwhile, Orion finally picked up the call, his voice filled with a teasing tone, "Whitney, I swear I didn't mean to leave you stranded at the club that night. Ex-girlfriends can be such

with her for two days straight?" Whitney

indirectly helped you out! I heard after your

on such a troublemaker. Cutting to the chase, she asked, "You want me to help out with your jewelry exhibition in South City, then find out if Ludwik will be attending the summit forum." Orion thought she was worried, "At the party the other night, Mr. Tobias already handed the Imperial Gem Corporation project to

not that I'm

inadvertently drifting towards

chip factory! He can't reach South City; at most, he'll send

sigh of relief. After hanging up, she found Bryce standing behind her. Looking at her reflection in the glass, her slender and delicate silhouette was bathed in the light, her features soft yet cold in the glow. Outside, the city lights illuminated her hair,

you worried

brought him along, it would be even more dangerous."

behind him, gently caressing as he hid his thoughts in the shadows. "I suggest you take Sammy to

can't look after him personally. Leaving him with the bodyguard might not ease

South City. The summit forum would be over in two days;

some rest. We have a flight to catch tomorrow," Whitney said as she saw him

son returned to their apartment to