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

frame enveloped her face, an

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

he tilted his head, feigning solemnity, “Shouldn’t you be a bit softer, a little more grateful

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

Seems to me it was you who

a revelation, “Oh, so Mr. Lippert does know who I am! The CEO of Skye

in his eyes,

this arrogant

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into a slight smirk. So why did

squeezed into a comer nearby, struggled

fiery wife

you used that $26 million painting to help me. You don’t have some ulterior

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

What?

if I had a little interest

voice was seductive,

her hands brushed against his chest, the feeling of

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 loyal

reason, he burst

face light up with amusement, Whitney was

Why was he laughing?

he pinched her cheek unexpectedly, his eyes playful, “Are you

Whitney replied with growing

her delicate shoulders. His eyebrows lifted in a teasing gesture, “What

immediately

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

flushed with anger, then she blurted out, “Not

Felix was taken

her face firm, “Thinking of divorce, are you? Is your husband not

upset? Wasn’t

out, “It’s none of your business, Mr.

the boss was

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