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.

case..." She made

I want

took a deep breath, her mind a whirlwind

didn't want to discuss this in front of Ludwik, but she owed Bryce

Reluctantly, she nodded.

since we've already contacted the police, I won't trouble you further. Thank you for

sting in his heart, still siding with Bryce despite her brief moment

Bryce was cunning...

icy as he

away, "Bryce,

stay on my good side and take this case seriously. You look tired from

word with the

warmth as he tenderly touched her hair, his actions

"Alright then," Whitney agreed.

some hopeful news from the hospital about her father showing

I need to head

Bryce said

men watched

in Ludwik's stern gaze, "Housekeeper? The lady will be moving in tonight. Prepare a rose petal bath and

fury, but he couldn't hold back any longer. Rushing forward, he landed a punch

Bryce didn't dodge. Wiping the blood from his lip, his once gentle face twisted into a sneer, "Remember,

cherish her is

she'll be

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

walked into the police station, where the chief greeted him warmly, a clear sign of familiarity... The chief's attitude towards

to divert suspicion from himself, likely even

frowned, realizing Tiana's disappearance was likely tied to

police station deep in thought, determined to find a way to