Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 50

Took! The CEO of Imperial Gem Corporation has just arrived!

“Why is Mr. Lippert here? That man is so stunning. He’s giving me a heart attack!

“Imperial Gem Corporation is the jury for the jewelry competition. Does Mr. Lippert need a reason to attend his own award ceremony?”

Royalty has graced us with his presence, and everything shines brighter!”

Amid the cacophony of screams, Whitney snapped back to reality as Tiana pulled her briskly into the center of the hall, exclaiming, “OMG, my idol! Whitney, could it be your nemesis might actually show up to back you?”

Whitney blinked away the dazzle from the man’s aura and gave Tiana a wry look. “How could that be?”

Tiana grimaced. “Yeah, right. He didn’t even show up for the prelims. Why the sudden appearance at the awards?”

Whitney was just as puzzled, her gaze fixed on the man on the stage in a sharp black suit, standing tall and striking.

He adjusted his tie with an air of elegance, taking his seat under the spotlight. His angular face, straight nose, and thin lips gave him a deeply chiseled look that was breathtaking no matter how many times one looked.

Suddenly, his gaze cut through the crowd and landed a piercing intensity on Whitney.

Whitney paused. Had she seen it wrong?

He looked away, picking up his phone and furrowing his brow as he typed something out.

Whitney’s thoughts were hazy when a staff member suddenly brought over two chairs and placed them in the middle of the audience, gesturing for them to sit.

Tiana was speechless.

“Whitney, who’s showing you such kindness? Giving a seat front and center to someone on the verge of being fired?”

Whitney was just as confused. “Must be a mistake.”

Again, she felt that commanding gaze upon her. Looking up, it was gone.

to the small commotion, Monica was busy accepting congratulations. from all

the host announced, “And now Mr. Lippert will announce

Monica’s heart raced as the handsome and prestigious man on the stage made her forget the good looks of Simon beside her. Her girlish heart fluttered

Lippert present you with the first prize, I’m so envious, and to have

lucky to be marrying off to a

for good appearances, beamed with

up to receive my award, I’d like

honor it was, and

walk towards the stage.

did not start the

the stage when she

was when the deep, powerful voice of the man echoed, “Where’s Whitney?

Monica was stunned!

nemesis’s magnetic voice calling her name made Whitney freeze,

raised her hand

the man

What did that mean?

there, guessing that Mr. Lippert was

speculated as

kick Whitney out first! After all, one bad apple spoils the bunch

mic with feigned concern. “Mr. Lippert, are you about to fire the plagiarizer? Could I possibly ask you to cut my sister

plagiarizer.” The man did not even glance at her, his face cold

assistant immediately cast the footage

attention turned

October 1st at Imperial Gem Corporation’s office. Skye Gem Ltd’s President Simon and contestant Monica attempted to bribe

stepped back, unable to comprehend what was

was in an uproar when the next piece

The Vintage Diamond,‘ shows Monica’s design dated October 2nd. However, Mr. Lippert received Whitney’s original concept on September 28th, preserved in email

gaped at the screen. How did her nemesis have her draft from

Aaron has accepted bribes to aid

a dumbfounded Aaron, escorting him away right

esteem, was

grasping the gravity of the situation, looked in awe at the man in the

room fell silent, everyone stunned by the

muddled mess as she stared at the formidable man. She could not understand how,