Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 721

Whitney's gaze flickered towards Ludwik, her brows furrowing slightly in concern.

"Ha!" However, Ludwik, who had already seen through Bryce's self-directed drama, could only scoff coldly.

"After all I've done, Ludwik, what's with the scoff? Got anything else to say?" Bryce glared at him, visibly irritated.

Ludwik's laugh was cold and detached. "A self-inflicted wound to gain sympathy? That's a classic, straight out of Mr. Lutz's playbook.

I'm not as good an actor as you are.

But if Ms. Melford's disappearance has anything to do with you, the truth will come out eventually!"

Whitney's brows knitted slightly.

Bryce immediately raised their intertwined hands, his gaze softening, "I swear, I know nothing about Ms. Melford's disappearance. If I did, may lightning strike me down!

Whitney, if it weren't for my fear of losing you, why would I make such a curse because of his provocation?

You really must stop breaking my heart. I forgave you today for contacting him behind my back, but you have to promise to move in with me tonight. I can't bear the thought of you being alone out there anymore." Bryce's gaze was a mix of jealousy and lament, his face a mask of disappointment.

Whitney felt somewhat ashamed.

He had taken the initiative to involve the police and had even sworn an oath. It seemed... his hands were clean.

What more could she ask of him?

Bryce's wounded expression made her feel like the villain, despite her promise to steer clear of Ludwik. Regardless of her reasons today, she had broken her word.

Fair is fair, and she was in the wrong.

A twinge of guilt prompted her to apologize, "Bryce, I'm sorry, I was just here to report the case with him..."

Ludwik's gaze darkened considerably.

a case..." She made it sound so

I want to trust you, but to ease my mind, move in with me tonight.

her mind a

want to discuss this in front

Reluctantly, she nodded.

already contacted the police, I won't trouble you

heart, still siding with Bryce despite her brief moment of doubt, quickly overshadowed by Bryce's

Bryce was cunning...

on Whitney turned icy

turn away, "Bryce, let's go inside and finish

to stay on my good side and take this case seriously. You look tired from running around all day. Don't stress; you

have a word

warmth as he tenderly

"Alright then," Whitney agreed.

a text from Cody arrived, hinting at some hopeful

need to head to the hospital.

Bryce

men watched Whitney

tonight. Prepare a rose petal bath and the nightgown I picked out for her. I want her to wear it." His words were

hold back any longer. Rushing forward, he landed a punch on Bryce,

his lip, his once gentle face twisted into a sneer, "Remember,

cherish her

she'll be willing

nothing compared to me. What right do you

the chief greeted him warmly, a clear sign of familiarity... The chief's attitude

just a ploy to divert suspicion from himself, likely even instructing the chief in private not to delve too deeply into Tiana's case. This facade was something Whitney couldn't

disappearance was likely tied

the police station deep in thought, determined