Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 694

neck.

Three years ago, during their last harmonious Thanksgiving dinner, he stood behind her, feverish, his hands guiding hers through the recipe, leaving her with memories so vivid that each time she made that dish, she couldn't help but recall the warmth of his breath on her ...And there she was, drifting off again.

Whitney snapped back to the present, annoyed at her wandering thoughts, and served Bryce another helping. "Eat up, you've lost too much weight with all that overtime."

"Pfft!" Tiana couldn't help but spit out her drink in a perfectly timed comedic spit-take.

Whitney shot her a look. "What's gotten into you today? You're acting more unruly than Sammy. At least he can eat without making a mess."

Big sister... I'm about to die from holding in my frustration, okay?

Do you honestly think he's lost weight from working overtime? He's been fooling around!

Whitney, bless her, was completely oblivious to Bryce's deceit.

But it wasn't entirely her fault. After all, Bryce was a master of concealment. If it weren't for Whitney accidentally seeing Audrey, she would have been none the wiser.

"With your lovingly cooked dinners every night, I'll gain back the weight in no time," Bryce said with a gentle blink, then sighed. "The Lutz Group is making a big push in the market right now, and I've been swamped. But no matter how hard it gets, I want to strive for a better future for us,

Whitney, I love you, and I want our home to shine.

That's why I proposed that the Lutz Group and the Sheldon Group consider deep collaboration, to combine our strengths."

Tiana felt like she was going to vomit listening to his lofty speech.

Had she not seen him sneaking off to Audrey's after work, she might have bought his act.

And there he was, shamelessly talking about a collaboration between the Lutz and Sheldon Groups...

Tiana, barely keeping her smirk in check, interrupted, "Mr. Lutz, don't make your intentions too obvious.

short while, and already your hands are reaching for the

not expecting Tiana to speak so

see

have no such intentions towards the Sheldon Group.

a

disgust hidden beneath his facade, sneered internally, "I was just making a joke, Mr.

expression darkened as he slowly

losing weight from all the work. But to me, Mr. Lutz seems more vibrant than ever, basking in the glow

clueless about Tiana's insinuations, felt a mix of confusion and irritation. She glanced at Bryce and forced a smile, "Tiana, Bryce has always been like this. Stop making things up; you're the liveliest one at the table." Tiana pouted, realizing Whitney

more entertaining by the minute. And I'm not that old to be lacking in vigor, am I?" Bryce replied, his words lacking

mockery, then turned to Whitney, "You haven't solidified your position at the Sheldon Group yet. Jumping into major projects now could unsettle the shareholders. They might

recovers before making any

been thinking along

Bryce, given their legal marital status, but she nodded in agreement,

a chill at the hint of her words,

tonight, with her cryptic comments and undermining

dinner, Yael and her uncle

with Sammy, but Tiana

the lawn making a call, Whitney found Tiana's gaze fixed

home? Cherry must

her, curious, "What are

Who do you think he's talking to, with such a charming and debonair look?" Tiana hinted with a mock

having paid much attention to his nuances before. "He's always been

which makes it hard to guess what he's really thinking. Whitney, don't you find men

told me..." Tiana leaned in, voice dropping to a sharp whisper, "he didn't mind that Ludwik had his way with you after the wedding, as long

really feels that way, not minding at all about...

recalling her conversation with Shane

are you saying Bryce is

say that. But if he's up to something, evidence will surface." Audrey said the

which club Bryce