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.

towards her the next second, and Whitney found herself cornered against the

frame enveloped her

“Mr. Lippert, I’m having a serious conversation with

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

should keep a respectful 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

her small fists and raised his eyebrows, “Me, hostile towards you? Seems to me it was

but then she had a revelation, “Oh, so Mr. Lippert does know who I

in

more certain that this arrogant man indeed knew her

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a slight smirk. So why did you decide

squeezed into a comer nearby, struggled to

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

preased, “Mr. Lippert, we are competitors, and yet you used

his strong arm with a teasing smile, “Yeah, I have

What?

a

voice was seductive, his charm

pushed him away. When her hands brushed against his chest,

a favor to coerce me! I’m married. Even though you

he burst

light up with amusement,

Why was he laughing?

eyes playful, “Are you really that devoted to

replied with

delicate shoulders. His eyebrows lifted in a

She immediately

his face as he teased her reaction. Mockingly, he said, “I’d really like

then she blurted out, “Not a chance.

Felix was taken

grip on her face firm, “Thinking of divorce, are you? Is your

Wasn’t he supposed

and stepped out, “It’s none of

boss was swallowing

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