Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 591

Ten million wasn't the focus, but making a splash was key to building a reputation!

Whitney nodded with a smile, "I'll take care of the design personally.

Bryce, thanks for keeping tabs on this client; they're pretty important to me right now."

Bryce set aside the paperwork and walked over, his tall frame enveloping her as she sat in her office chair. His gaze was warm, "Skye Gem Ltd.'s first step was solid. That's all your hard work, Whitney. Don't worry too much about work or your family.

Your dad will pull through, Sammy will be found, and your future will be steady and secure."

Whitney's gaze dropped as she remembered the unsettling phone call with Ludwik from the night before, his threatening tone sending shivers down her spine.

She craved stability, but that depended on Ludwik letting her go!

Her eyes shimmered as she snapped back to reality, "I hope you're right.

The successful launch of Skye Gem Ltd. wouldn't have been possible without your support these past days, Bryce."

Bryce's eyes sparkled, "You can breathe a sigh of relief. I heard your dad's surgery is scheduled in two weeks.

Whitney... the Lutz Group is about to have their grand opening.

My father will be visiting Emperor City in a few days, and I was thinking... maybe you could meet my folks then?"

Whitney's expression stiffened.

Bryce's hint couldn't be clearer.

He was pushing for marriage!

And Whitney, though her mind hadn't changed since she'd agreed to marry Florence next month, felt a whirlwind of confusion inside.

Seeing her silence, Bryce hesitated, "If you're not ready to meet my father, we can wait. I don't want to pressure you.

But you've publicly stated we're getting married early next month, contributing to Skye Gem Ltd.'s sales success.

Going back on your word publicly might not reflect well on you..."

Public image she could disregard.

But this marriage, she was bound to it...

had made her stance clear in front of Ludwik

she

was caring and impeccable, a husband anyone

years of waiting, not many could claim

him meant she could finally say goodbye to Ludwik,

could save

let Tiana's bias against Bryce taint

producing a blue velvet box from his pocket, his eyes earnest, "Whitney, I love

love me right away, that's

know better than to rush you; I'm willing to wait

to see, you're the only

I'll remain single my whole life. I've already made peace with that with my parents, and they

please? Let me love and

can't stand seeing your

want to watch you waste

He's not worth it!"

heart clenched, tears unwillingly forming in

down: 'I can't stand seeing your heart wander,

been worth it,

she couldn't think about

couldn't go on like

home, for

couldn't

herself, yes, love could

her cheeks as Bryce, seeing her emotional turmoil, didn't

diamond made her shiver, but she didn't pull away, silently accepting

push herself

with a smile, "You've accepted my proposal. On August 15th, you'll

in

stared at the simple yet unfamiliar ring... So, she

smile broke through her tears, and she nodded quietly,

his gaze firm. Whitney was going to be his.

lifting Whitney in his arms, joyfully spinning her

The caption read: "Ms. Valentine's big day is coming!" Tiana was also in

beaming smile as he

what it

wants to see Mommy, call her back." Danny tugged at her

her phone, wary of showing the

he was Ludwik's