Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 503

Before heading back to Emperor City, Keegan contacted Whitney, asking her to come home.

In the neighboring apartment, Keegan, Torin, Yael, and Tiana were all present, along with two guests: Orion and Bryce. Whitney greeted Bryce, puzzled by Orion's presence but decided to let it go. However, Yael's cheeks were slightly flushed. "Whitney," Keegan began with a sigh, sitting in his wheelchair, "since you returned to Banyan City, we've only had dinner together once. You've been running to the hospital these days to visit Natalie. What's really on your mind?"

Whitney quickly interrupted him, "Uncle, my visit to Natalie has nothing to do with Ludwik. I had previously misunderstood Natalie and didn't realize how ill she was. I came back this time to find out exactly what she's suffering from, and it's also about Sammy." Keegan looked at her slender frame and tired face, "I heard from Tiana that Sammy was taken to Emperor City. Was it Hudson's daughter? You must have had a hard time looking for Sammy. And you haven't mentioned what happened after you returned to the Sheldon family. Did you suffer in Emperor City all alone?"

"No," Whitney denied.

"No?" Keegan's eyes cooled with self-reproach, "I heard that you were kidnapped last week, and it was Mrs. Sheldon's doing! You nearly lost your life. If Bryce hadn't mentioned it, I would have been completely in the dark..."

Whitney was stunned, realizing why her uncle had called her back. She had kept silent to avoid worrying him. Her gaze shifted to Bryce in confusion, while Danny, beside her, looked at the man with icy eyes.

Bryce coughed lightly, his eyes warm with concern, "Whitney, I care about you, which is why I inquired about your situation in Emperor City. I didn't expect such a grave incident; you should have informed me. I understand you didn't want to worry us, but facing challenges alone in Emperor City, Keegan is deeply concerned for you."

"Indeed." Keegan, impressed by Bryce, added, "Since you went to Emperor City, Mr. Lutz has frequently visited. I pressed him for information, so don't blame him. It's on me and Torin for trying to reconnect you with the Hudsons. I feel helpless, not being able to support you. But Bryce, being your fiancé, could. Didn't you meet the Sheldon family together? For my peace of mind, could Bryce accompany you back to Emperor City? If not, maybe your friend Tiana or even Orion could help."

eyes reddened, "If it wasn't for investigating your mother's death, you wouldn't have gone to Emperor City.

she had withheld her struggles from Keegan. She endured humiliations from Ludwik and traps set by Florence in Emperor City,

and I aren't in that kind of relationship. He

you. Besides, the Lutz Group is considering relocating to

Keegan insisted, hoping Whitney would distance herself from Ludwik and his entanglements with

in an awkward position and seeing her uncle's firm stance,

sensing her dilemma, chimed in, "Mr. Tennyson, if you're worried about Whitney in Emperor City, I can clear my schedule and accompany her in a few days. It'd also give my daughter and me a chance to steer clear of Mr. Doonan here in

don't you head back with Mr. Lutz today? It's for the Lutz Group's business after

"we're all

was touched by her

I have my secretary book the tickets?" Bryce asked

scoffing at Bryce, "Why should we tell you? You won't be able

sensing Bryce's ulterior motives under the guise of

a bit childish at times, don't mind him. Let

sure Danny will warm up to me eventually,"