Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 767

"Bryce!" Ludwik's husky voice took on a chilling note, "After all this, you can't tell me you still see Bryce the same way?

Come on, Whitney, you're not one to be easily fooled. In fact, you're sharp as a tack.

Didn't it ever cross your mind to dig a little into Audrey's background?"

Whitney clenched her fists. She wanted to investigate, but feared it would alert them to her suspicions, so she was trying to figure out a subtler way to learn more about Bryce. Ludwik narrowed his eyes at her, "Have you never suspected that Audrey and Bryce might be having an affair?"

Whitney was taken aback.

What was he implying?

Did he mean to suggest that Audrey and Bryce... might be involved?

Her mind stalled for a moment. Audrey's behavior had raised some doubts, but she didn't believe Bryce was the type to stray. So... it hadn't really crossed her mind. "Why would you say that?" Whitney asked.

Ludwik took her hand, his laugh cold, "I did a little digging for you.

Audrey hasn't been in Emperor City for more than two months, yet she's already bought property and a car.

Where would a secretary get that kind of money if not from some wealthy benefactor?

I found out that her Tesla, the one involved in the accident, was actually a gift from Bryce, officially as a reward from the Lutz Group."

Whitney felt a chill run down her spine. She remembered Sawyer mentioning yesterday that Audrey couldn't afford to buy property and a car on her own.

And if Bryce really did gift Audrey the car...

Then, the car's brake malfunction...

"Bryce gave her the Tesla, and she was driving it from the Lutz Group to see you when she was suddenly burned to death, Whitney. Who do you think is most likely to have tampered with her car?" Ludwik pressed. Whitney stiffened, "Audrey was coming to see me from the Lutz Group?"

"Yes."

A shiver ran through her.

Her face turned pale.

Whitney. Bryce

You need to get a divorce

Divorce?

the other night after a disagreement with Bryce, but seeing him

divorce wasn't Ludwik's decision

this man. Whitney bit her lip and pulled away, "Even if what you're saying is true, that Audrey and Bryce had

an excuse to push me towards divorce. It won't benefit

you and I will have no connection in the rest of

deeply had he hurt her that she didn't even want to consider giving

most pressing matter was to pull her away from Bryce's dangerous

swayed, like a lost soul committed to a path chosen,

it, thinking I still have a chance. I'm

her heart

was beginning to understand what Tiana meant-Ludwik, despite his flaws, had always been unreservedly caring towards her. His actions might have been questionable, but

truly hadn't seen it coming. Could he really be unfaithful? After all, he had always professed his deep love for her, waiting by her side for years, willing to wait

she thought, men have their needs... If Bryce's advances were repeatedly rebuffed by her, wouldn't he seek to fulfill his needs

Her heart clenched.

resolve hardening, "Enough. I'll

I'll handle this myself."

But then-

uncle. Since you're their father and the Lippert family seems welcoming, I think

course, if it's inconvenient, I'll take them

only too pleased. Having his sons with him meant

It's best to leave the kids with me, but you need to be extra careful yourself. Anything you

in turmoil. She needed to unravel the connection between Audrey's death and

shocking clue from Ludwik

all there was to

settled

she was suddenly swept off her

doing?" she protested, trying

she had forgotten; he was shirtless, his