Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 689

At every turn, decisions at Sheldon Enterprises demanded a board meeting.

"You're keen on diving into real estate and finance, those are big areas I'll push forward. But it might not be quick."

A chilling glint passed through Bryce's eyes, though his face remained expressionless as he nodded, "I understand, thanks for the effort. Honestly, I just want to be inseparable from you, Whitney. It still leaves me feeling a bit uneasy." "Stop talking nonsense, we're practically family now. I've got to head to work."

"Alright."

As the car door closed, the warmth vanished from Bryce's composed face.

His gaze fixed on Whitney's fading silhouette, recalling the phone call from that morning-

"Mr. Lutz, Ludwik was indeed taught a harsh lesson last night, but then Whitney showed up out of nowhere and saved him. She's your wife, so I didn't dare say much. Rest assured, I didn't spill the beans!"-Lane. Bryce's eyes darkened with stormy thoughts.

No wonder she hadn't come home until after 1 a.m. last night. She had saved Ludwik and even booked a room, their ties seemingly unbreakable.

She had lied to him again.

That damn woman...

Bryce grimaced, starting his car. On the way, he texted Audrey: "Head to my office's lounge. Don't bother dressing up, just wait for me."

He needed to vent his frustration on a woman, unable to swallow the bitter pill of his anger.

However, just as he was nearing the Lutz Group tower, his phone rang.

"Mr. Lutz... It seems you're being followed."

The voice belonged to one of Bryce's trusted aides.

How long have they been on

seems to be a detective sent by Shane Nelson. The guy's cautious and professional. If I hadn't been watching them from the start, I might not have noticed." "Shane?" Bryce frowned, puzzled. "We have no quarrels; why is

as confused but cautiously added, "Mr. Lutz, have you forgotten? Shane has been quite close to Ms. Valentine recently." Bryce's eyes narrowed

and Whitney talking frequently

Could it be...

it." Bryce's expression turned

smile curled his lips. So, Whitney had asked Shane to investigate him? Otherwise, why would Shane, a stranger, bother

always been careful. Where had

to dispel her

dark tone, "Don't come to the

of slipping into a sultry dress, felt her excitement vanish,

goods! You're being too kind not divorcing her;

know nothing," Bryce

just think it's unfair for you to tiptoe around Whitney. With your status in Emperor City, why bother?" "What status do I have in Emperor City?" Bryce scoffed

knew this much; Bryce's current standing came

wondered, wasn't being one of Wade's confidants, a magnate of

be unsatisfied being under

her spine. Bryce

you don't understand the half

remember, Whitney mustn't know about us! I still need

coldly

Whitney have some unseen leverage? Bryce's ambitions were indeed vast. Her eyes cooled as she realized

for being the hidden mistress, especially when he

But she also needed to

directly, then

couldn't confront Whitney, she'd target those

Whitney have a few

within two hours, they had Tiana