Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 805

His gaze burned with intensity as he watched her, but his eyes narrowed slightly, feigning casualness as he asked, "What exactly happened with that car accident today? The thought of the kids almost getting hurt has me worried too."

Whitney's mind fluttered. He was... too good at pretending.

She took a deep breath, anger lacing her voice, "Don't even start. That distracted driver was on his phone, completely missed the traffic lights and just crashed into us. But, you know, the police investigation had some discrepancies. Ludwik suspects that driver wasn't just any regular driver; someone sent him off to suddenly fund his son's study abroad program, looks like a payoff."

Bryce's grip on the steering wheel tightened, not expecting Ludwik to have acted so swiftly, even getting the police involved.

He squinted, feigning a sigh, "Whitney, Ludwik used to be the top guy in Harmonia Country, he has too many enemies. It must be them kicking him when he's down. Maybe you should bring Danny and Sammy over to stay with us, I can help look after them." Whitney's eyes were cold as ice, a bitter smile on her lips, "I wish. But Ludwik would never agree, he's so stubborn. Plus, even though the Lippert family is down on their luck, fighting a legal battle won't be easy."

"If you agree, I'll help you find a lawyer." Bryce's voice was warm as he gently took her hand.

"Okay, I'll think about it," Whitney reluctantly agreed.

The curve of his lips deepened, lifting her hand to his lips for a kiss, his mood visibly brightened, "We still have some time, Whitney. How about we go back and have a candlelit dinner?"

The warmth in his voice rose, his eyes darkening as he looked at her.

Whitney froze. Her evasion must have given Bryce the wrong impression. She wasn't oblivious to what he wanted next.

Her heart pounded as Whitney took a deep breath, looking out the window.

Her phone in her pocket vibrated non-stop, all messages from Ludwik.

Not wanting Bryce to notice, she immediately silenced it.

But the screen kept lighting up.

Soon, they arrived at the villa. Seeing a grocery store, she quickly found an excuse, "Bryce, why don't you head back first? I'll go grab some vegetables. Anything else you need?" "Mmm, get some broccoli for garnish," Bryce said, his lips curving upward as he ruffled her hair, "Hurry back."

"Okay."

getting out of the car, Whitney found a secluded spot under a tree and took out

enough, Ludwik had sent her dozens of voice messages through

Danny's resentful crying, "Mommy, how could you leave us and go back to

Hmph... Daddy says it's dangerous for you to be around

sobs, Whitney felt a deep

Danny. Sammy is also really upset

you, and I miss you

Why aren't you responding?

Whitney: "..."

didn't want to scroll

said so much to

you

the kids anymore. Or is it... you're trying to stay by his side to find

to send messages of concern, "Hurry back! Whitney, do

heart, Whitney hung

clear Ludwik had a sharp

importantly, she needed to find out what happened to Tiana. Tiana had

Bryce, Whitney would make sure he paid, even if it meant going down with him. If anything happened to Tiana, she'd see Bryce

clenched her fist tightly, her heartbeat quickening

Ms. Valentine. I just left Mr. Nelson's

villa as soon as possible, see if I can find anything. But the place

the internet in the area,

you manage to disrupt the network for an entire

system

electricity

electricity grid here. I'll try to find out Bryce's schedule

to the villa, pretending nothing was amiss, with the broccoli

candles to set the mood, and gently pulled her to the dining

about to sit down, Bryce's strong hand