Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 553

Bryce's eyes darkened with a chilling resolve as he decided to lay it all on the table. "Let's cut to the chase. I know about Whitney's son, Sammy. You've got him under your thumb..."

He spoke softly, meticulously outlining his plans, and then added with a narrowed gaze, "If Ms. Sheldon wants Whitney and me to be together, then it's going to happen."

Florence's face remained unchanging, but a cold, amused smirk played at the corners of her eyes. Bryce's intentions aligned perfectly with her own-beneath his gentle exterior lurked a ruthless heart, carefully hidden from view.

"Mr. Lutz, you're quite the strategist, using me to push yourself closer to Whitney," she remarked.

"A win-win situation," Bryce retorted. "I've been the only man by Whitney's side for so long, I'm already a thorn in Ludwik's side."

Florence pondered briefly, her eyes flickering with thought. "It's quite the coincidence. I was about to see Whitney today but ended up meeting Mr. Lutz instead. Well then, our partnership is formed. I have a secret that might be of interest to you, Mr. Lutz." "Do tell," Bryce urged, intrigued.

Florence's voice was clear, yet somber. "Whitney was pregnant, a result of her relations with Ludwik a month ago. However, the child was lost before she even knew of its existence. Ludwik is aware of the pregnancy but not of the miscarriage. He continues to dote on what he believes is still there. Do you catch my drift, Mr. Lutz?"

Bryce's handsome face turned ashen. The thought of Whitney still physically entangled with Ludwik was unbearable, sparking jealousy and revulsion. But in the next moment, he grasped the significance of Florence's revelation.

quite the interesting tidbit.

of events, took a leisurely sip of her water. Bryce, it seemed, had just become a valuable pawn in

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bed, she felt the comforting presence of her friend Tiana, who

a weak smile on her feverish

The latest news on Ludwik and his public denial of Florence's child, along with his unexpected proposal to

hopeful view of Ludwik only reminded Whitney of her

forced herself up, driven by the need to work, to live

phone rang with an unknown number, which Whitney initially ignored, suspecting it might be Ludwik. But

a deep breath, Whitney answered, her voice steady

sweetie. Surprised? Did you think Ludwik had borrowed someone else's phone to call you? He's too busy with his work at the Lippert Group, especially now that I'm

Whitney felt a cold numbness spread through her Florence's freedom and her taunts shattered any illusions Whitney had held onto. Ludwik wouldn't act against Florence, not with a child involved. The realization was

to keep her breathing under control Her gaze was sharp, piercing. you're

the neighborhood. Come down, sis, let's chat!" Whitney's grip on the phone tightened, her mind flashing

she was ready to end the