Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 588

Cody let out a small sigh, "Tonight really didn't go our way. Who would've thought Hugh would see through Miss Sheldon so quickly? If those hairs don't have follicles, all of Miss Sheldon's efforts would've been for nothing!" Whitney tried to offer some comfort, "Whether or not we can get a DNA test done, these couple of hairs will make Hugh wary of me. He probably won't dare mess with my dad now."

"But if you can't produce a DNA test eventually, Hugh will figure it out sooner or later," Tiana pointed out, not very optimistic.

Just then, someone approached from outside the hospital room.

"Ms. Valentine?" Felix coughed lightly, his tone cool.

Whitney and Tiana were just about to leave the hospital when they saw Felix. Whitney's gaze flickered with surprise.

Felix glanced into the room, noticing Bryce wasn't there. His expression slightly softened as he waited for Whitney to come out.

Without delay or much conversation, he meaningfully handed Whitney a clear evidence bag.

"Mr. Senter, what's this?" Tiana asked, eyeing the small bag curiously.

Whitney, however, had already seen the tuft of salt-and-pepper hair inside. She paused, slowly lifting her gaze to Felix, "Mr. Senter, is this Hugh's hair?"

Felix raised an eyebrow, his face expressionless, perhaps still irritated by Whitney's apparent lack of gratitude towards Mr. Lippert.

He sighed, his tone cool, "Ms. Valentine, you know whom to thank for this, right?"

Felix turned and left.

Whitney's eyes flickered with emotion, her hand slowly gripping the bag tighter.

Tiana inhaled sharply, her mind racing, "This was Ludwik's doing, wasn't it?! No wonder I saw him leaving your booth and then heading straight for Hugh! My God... You have no idea how much I chewed him out tonight. The way that man handles things is beyond me." Tiana's words dropped like a stone in Whitney's heart, stirring complex emotions. She hadn't expected that after rescuing her, he would also help her by retrieving Hugh's hair.

completely turned against Hugh, effectively slapping Florence

the Sheldon Group, Ludwik's stance was crucial, backed by the Lippert

still

supposed to hate her with a

a sure thing. You'll be able to crush those power-hungry vultures for good. Better keep these safe..." "Whitney, I've sorted out the discharge," Bryce called from down

don't need to stay overnight. Let's

and Ms.

her bag,

lips curving slightly, "Bryce, it's late. You've been running around all evening; you

Bryce looked remorseful, stepping

see you suffer from alcohol poisoning. I'll build up my own power soon. I know you didn't want Ludwik's help, but soon, no one will dare

from afar, her expression

reassured him, "You don't need to apologize, Bryce. This was my mess. I can't expect your help as a given. Everyone has

however, only highlighted Bryce's perceived shortcomings

had the audacity to confront Hugh directly, something Bryce

booth for her, and

again,

his bitterness, managing a warm smile, "Thanks for understanding, Whitney. Once we're married, I'll make

a faint smile, urging

Delight Mansion, Tiana saw the nanny had already put

then looked up, "Wait for me in your room after

puzzled, but nodded

Whitney laid Hugh's hair on the desk, planning to send it to a DNA

Knock, knock.

Tiana entered.