Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Dows the backstage corridor, the man seemed to be enjoying a cigarette.

Was he a smoker too, like 17

Tiana nudged Whitney, Go on, give him a hearty thanks. Fil keep watch for you”

Whitney shot her an annoyed look and hurried over

“Mr. Lippert,” she called out in the empty hallway, trying out flattery for the first time, “Mr. Lippert

The tall man turned around. His handsome face was unmatched in the world, a hint of mischief playing in his deep eyes.

“Not calling me a jerk or a nemesis anymore?”

A wave of embarrassment washed over Whitney.

He had done her a huge favor, yet he was still so snarky.

She looked up earnestly to express her gratitude, “Mr. Lippert, I honestly didn’t expect your help today, especially given my strong prejudices against you. I never thought you were the type to step in and help others. Maybe I had you a little wrong…”

“Just a little wrong?”

“A lot wrong.” Whitney conceded, looking down.

He chuckled and stepped closer to her.

The petite woman continued her apology, “I was angry with you for being seduced by Monica’s bribes, but it turns out you kept the painting as evidence. You’re clever and wise. I’m sorry for my misunderstanding towards you, Mr. Lippert. Words can hardly express my gratitude to you.”

She meant to say thank you, truly.

But he blew a breath towards her and said in a teasing voice, “Then how do you plan to show your gratitude? Actions speak louder than words, right?”

His suggestive gaze made her heart race.

the next second, and Whitney found herself cornered against

cast by his tall frame enveloped her face, an air of intimacy

flared red and she protested, “Mr. Lippert, I’m having

his head, feigning solemnity, “Shouldn’t you be

a hostile attitude. Can you tell me the reason, Mr.

“Me, hostile towards you? Seems to me it was you who kept trying to pick fights with Imperial Gem Corporation, biting off more than you

a revelation, “Oh, so Mr.

annoyance in his eyes, but he

that this

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So why did you decide to

into a comer nearby,

up for his own fiery wife when she’s wronged, even if

yet you used

with his strong arm with a teasing smile, “Yeah, I have no interest in those

What?

I had a little interest in you?

was seductive,

brushed against his

you saved me today, I won’t give myself to you. I am loyal to my

reason, he

gorgeous face light up with amusement,

Why was he laughing?

cheek unexpectedly, his eyes playful,

replied

shoulders. His eyebrows lifted in a teasing gesture, “What if I insisted

She immediately covered her

reaction. Mockingly, he said, “I’d really like to tempt

with anger, then she blurted out, “Not a chance. Unless

Felix was taken

firm, “Thinking of divorce, are you? Is your husband

he so upset? Wasn’t he supposed

Whitney pushed him away and stepped out,

knew the boss was

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