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.

Whitney found herself cornered against the wall by his

his tall frame enveloped her

and she protested, “Mr.

“Shouldn’t you be a bit softer,

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 some distance between them, placing her fists defensively in

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

Whitney’s face scrunched up in anger, but then she had a revelation, “Oh, so Mr. Lippert does know who I am! The CEO of

flicker of annoyance in

certain that this arrogant

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slight smirk. So why did you decide to

comer nearby, struggled to contain his

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

competitors, and yet you used that $26 million

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

What?

a little interest in you? Would you be

voice was seductive, his charm

brushed against his chest, the

you can’t use a favor to coerce me! I’m married. Even though you saved me today, I won’t

he burst

gorgeous face light up with amusement,

Why was he laughing?

his eyes playful, “Are you really

Whitney replied with

hands gripping her delicate shoulders. His eyebrows lifted in

She immediately covered

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

with anger, then she blurted

Felix was

grip on her face firm, “Thinking of divorce,

was he so upset? Wasn’t he supposed

stepped out,

assistant knew the boss

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