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.

the small commotion, Monica was busy accepting congratulations.

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

prestigious man on the stage made her forget the good looks of Simon beside her. Her girlish heart fluttered

present you with the first prize, I’m so envious,

lucky to be marrying off to

one for good appearances, beamed with

as ever, cooed, “Phebe, when I go up to receive my award, I’d like to invite you

was, and Phebe readily

and walk towards the stage. She shot an evil smile

Lippert did not start

at the stage

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

Monica was stunned!

her name made Whitney freeze,

raised her

the man uttered

What did that mean?

Mr. Lippert was about to

speculated

all, one bad apple

steadied her expression, sneering as she looked at Whitney and lifted the mic with feigned concern. “Mr. Lippert, are you about to fire the plagiarizer? Could I possibly ask you to cut my

glance at her, his face

immediately cast the footage on

turned to the

Skye Gem Ltd’s President Simon and contestant Monica attempted to bribe

She stepped back, unable to

an uproar when the next piece of

However, Mr. Lippert received Whitney’s original concept

gaped at the screen. How did her nemesis

aid Monica in cheating and is now under

handcuffed a dumbfounded Aaron, escorting him away

high esteem, was taken away

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

fell silent, everyone stunned by the dramatic

her mind a muddled mess as she stared at the formidable man.