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 it sound so

triumph in his expression, deliberately cradling Whitney's face, saying softly, "I'm glad we've cleared up this misunderstanding. I want to trust you, but to ease my mind, move in with

deep breath, her mind a whirlwind of

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

Reluctantly, she nodded.

we've already contacted the police, I won't

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

Bryce was cunning...

on Whitney turned icy

look forced Whitney to turn away, "Bryce,

stay on my good side and take

word

of warmth as he tenderly touched her hair, his

"Alright then," Whitney agreed.

arrived, hinting at some hopeful

eyes lit up, and she immediately turned, "Bryce, I need to head to the hospital. Can you

ahead," Bryce said

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 a direct challenge to

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

dodge. Wiping the blood from his lip, his once gentle face twisted into a sneer, "Remember, Ludwik, she's my wife

cherish her

be willing

You're nothing compared to me. What right

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

police; it was just a ploy to divert suspicion from himself, likely even instructing the chief in private not to delve too deeply into Tiana's case.

frowned, realizing Tiana's disappearance was likely tied

thought, determined to find a way to warn