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.

next second, and Whitney found herself cornered

enveloped her face, an air of

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

I not being serious?” he tilted his head, feigning solemnity, “Shouldn’t you

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

it was you who

up in anger, but then she had a revelation, “Oh, so Mr.

flicker of annoyance in his eyes, but he chose

certain that this

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lips curled into a slight smirk. So why did

into a comer nearby, struggled to contain his

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

“Mr. Lippert, we are competitors, and yet you used that $26 million painting to help me. You don’t have some

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

What?

closer, he whispered provocatively, “But what if I had a

seductive, his

hands brushed against his chest, the feeling of familiarity unsettled

you saved me today, I won’t give myself to you. I am loyal to my

he

face light up with amusement,

Why was he laughing?

unexpectedly, his eyes playful, “Are

replied with

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

way!” She immediately

he said, “I’d really like to tempt you. Are you sure

with anger, then she blurted out,

was

firm, “Thinking of divorce, are you?

he so upset? Wasn’t he

him away and stepped out, “It’s

the boss

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