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.

towards her the next second, and Whitney found herself

his tall frame enveloped her

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

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

distance, though. I’m a married woman. And I still don’t understand why you suddenly helped me rather than adopting a hostile attitude. Can you tell me the reason, Mr. Lippert?” She tried to maintain some distance between them, placing her fists defensively in

glanced at her small fists and raised his eyebrows, “Me, hostile towards you? Seems to me it was you who kept trying

“Oh, so Mr. Lippert does know who I am!

brief flicker of annoyance in his eyes, but he chose not

that this arrogant man indeed

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into a slight smirk. So why did you decide

a comer nearby, struggled

own fiery wife when she’s wronged, even

preased, “Mr. Lippert, we are competitors, and yet you used that $26 million painting to

with a teasing smile, “Yeah, I have

What?

he whispered provocatively, “But what if I had a little interest in you?

seductive,

hands brushed against his chest, the feeling

Lippert, you can’t use a favor to coerce me! I’m married. Even though you saved me today, I won’t give myself to you. I am

he

light up with amusement, Whitney

Why was he laughing?

her cheek unexpectedly, his eyes playful, “Are you

Whitney replied

in, his hands gripping her delicate shoulders. His eyebrows lifted in a teasing gesture, “What if I insisted on

way!” She immediately covered her

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

cheeks flushed with anger, then she blurted out, “Not a

Felix was taken

instantly, his grip on her face firm, “Thinking of divorce, are you? Is your husband not

Wasn’t

away and stepped out, “It’s none of your business,

knew the boss

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