Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 798

The scent was thick, the kind that hinted at seduction and secrets.

After Audrey's tragic end, had Bryce already sought comfort in the arms of a new secretary? It seemed so... convenient, keeping her close by.

Whitney's mind raced with speculation...

Had Bryce been entangled in a clandestine affair, locking his office door to keep their secret hidden? Was the woman now sneaking out of the lounge, having hidden there while Whitney used the restroom? And then, as if on cue, Bryce followed her into the restroom, probably fearing Whitney's discovery of his illicit activities.

The thought struck Whitney like lightning.

It wasn't unheard of - bosses and their secretaries embroiled in affairs. But Bryce? He had always presented himself as the epitome of grace and devotion, claiming his heart belonged to Whitney alone. But then again, how many men truly remain faithful?

If he couldn't, so be it. An open playboy was still better than a deceitful heartbreaker.

But Bryce? He played a dangerous game, juggling an affair while portraying the loving husband to Whitney.

The more she thought about it, the more she saw through his facade. A man of dual natures, his secrets well hidden.

Lost in thought, Whitney barely caught the sound of movement from under the bed, followed by the soft click of high heels making a silent escape.

Had she not been eavesdropping, she would have missed it entirely.

A cold smile played on her lips.

the door, "Whitney, I'm heading back to work. Join me for some dessert when you're

not feeling well," Whitney feigned flushing the

the moment, she quietly emerged from the restroom, scanning Bryce's lounge, and discreetly planted a mini camera into the socket near the bed. Ryder had shown her the ropes, and now, determined to confirm her

handiwork, Whitney left the

placed another camera within a book on

was a

Sheldon Group, she called Shane, "The cameras are set. Have Ryder keep an eye on them daily. I

a suspicion, but my gut feeling today..." Whitney's expression remained calm, "I've placed a camera in his bookshelf, but it

up, Whitney didn't expect to uncover Bryce's secrets so

Valentine, can we video chat? I've

Explosive indeed.

his secretary were entangled in a repulsive display on the very

stripped of

birthday party? His actions now were far from the gentle, refined image he

there's more," Ryder switched the feed to

Whitney's camera, the scene was chaos. Bloodstained garments littered the floor,

watch, closing her laptop, fearing

of color, she took a gulp

imagined the man she shared a bed with could harbor such vile

"Damn! Even as a guy, this makes me

to investigate him. He knew, didn't he? That's why he played the perfect gentleman, avoiding any suspicion." Whitney was almost certain now. Bryce had been ready for her investigations, never