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.

found herself cornered against the wall by his imposing

tall frame enveloped her face, an air of

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

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

rather than adopting a hostile attitude. Can you tell me the reason, Mr. Lippert?” She tried to

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

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

of annoyance in his eyes,

that this arrogant

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lips curled into a slight smirk. So why did you

into a comer nearby, struggled

boss would stand up for his own fiery wife when she’s wronged, even if he had to keep his identity

his silence, Whitney preased, “Mr. Lippert, we are competitors, and yet you used that $26 million painting to help me. You

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

What?

a little interest in you? Would you be willing to…

was seductive, his

her hands brushed against his chest,

me! I’m married. Even though you saved me today, I

some reason, he burst into

face light up with amusement,

Why was he laughing?

his eyes playful, “Are you really that devoted

replied with growing

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

She immediately covered her

didn’t move, amusement written all over his face as he teased her reaction. Mockingly, he said, “I’d really like

flushed with anger, then she blurted out, “Not a chance. Unless I’m

Felix was taken

“Thinking of

upset? Wasn’t he supposed to

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

the boss was

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