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

misunderstanding. I want to trust you, but to ease my mind, move in with me tonight. I can't stand the thought of you being out

her mind

didn't want to discuss this in front of

Reluctantly, she nodded.

the drama, she said awkwardly, "Ludwik, since we've already contacted the police, I won't trouble you further. Thank

a sting in his heart, still siding with Bryce despite her brief moment of doubt, quickly

Bryce was cunning...

on Whitney turned icy

turn away, "Bryce, let's go inside

Emperor City, the police will want to stay on my good side and take this case seriously. You look tired from running around

have a word with the

he tenderly touched her

"Alright then," Whitney agreed.

Cody arrived, hinting at some hopeful

turned, "Bryce, I need to head to the hospital.

ahead," Bryce

watched

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

fury, but he couldn't hold back any longer. Rushing forward, he landed a punch on Bryce, "Don't you dare touch

lip, his once gentle face twisted

her is my

be

look at you now. You're nothing compared to me. What right do you

and walked into the police station, where the chief greeted him warmly, a clear

to divert suspicion from himself, likely even instructing the chief in private not to delve too deeply into

Tiana's disappearance

deep in thought, determined to find a way to warn