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 wall

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

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

serious?” he tilted his head, feigning solemnity, “Shouldn’t you be a bit softer, a little

don’t understand why you suddenly helped me rather than adopting a hostile attitude. Can you tell me the

and raised his eyebrows, “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 could

so Mr.

in his eyes,

certain that this arrogant man indeed

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smirk. So why

Felix, squeezed into a comer nearby, struggled to contain

fiery wife when she’s wronged, even if he had

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

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

What?

closer, he whispered provocatively, “But what if I had a little interest in you? Would you be willing to… indulge

voice was seductive, his

away. When her hands brushed against

married. Even though you saved me

reason, he burst into

light up with amusement, Whitney

Why was he laughing?

his eyes playful, “Are you really that devoted

replied

shoulders. His eyebrows lifted in

way!” She immediately

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

blurted

was taken

expression darkened instantly, his grip on her face firm, “Thinking of

was he so upset? Wasn’t he supposed

and stepped out, “It’s none of your

knew the boss was swallowing his

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