Love Beyond the Mask novel 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.

"Just here to report a case..." She made it sound so trivial.

Bryce coldly glanced at Ludwik, a hint of 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 me tonight. I can't stand the thought of you being out of my sight."

Whitney took a deep breath, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts.

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

Reluctantly, she nodded.

Turning away from the drama, she said awkwardly, "Ludwik, since we've already contacted the police, I won't trouble you further. Thank you for today."

Ludwik felt a sting in his heart, still siding with Bryce despite her brief moment of doubt, quickly overshadowed by Bryce's deception.

Bryce was cunning...

His gaze on Whitney turned icy as he bit back his words.

This look forced Whitney to turn away, "Bryce, let's go inside and finish up."

"Don't worry, Whitney. Given my standing in Emperor City, the police will want to stay on my good side and take this case seriously.

You look tired from running around all day. Don't stress; you should head back.

I'll have a word with the chief."

Bryce's smile was full of warmth as he tenderly touched her hair, his actions deliberately provocative.

"Alright then," Whitney agreed.

Just then, a text from Cody arrived, hinting at some hopeful news from the hospital about her father showing signs of awakening?