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.

strode towards her the next second, and Whitney found herself

by his tall frame enveloped her face,

cheeks flared red and she protested, “Mr. Lippert,

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

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 tried to maintain some distance between them, placing her fists

hostile towards you? Seems to me it was you who kept trying to pick fights with Imperial Gem

so Mr. Lippert does know who

in his eyes, but he

this arrogant

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slight smirk. So why did you decide to help

a comer

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

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

against the wall with his strong arm with a

What?

provocatively, “But what if I had a little interest in you? Would you be willing

was seductive, his charm

against his chest,

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

reason, he burst

face light up

Why was he laughing?

cheek unexpectedly, his eyes playful, “Are you

replied with growing

his hands gripping her delicate shoulders. His eyebrows lifted in a teasing gesture, “What

way!” She immediately covered her

move, amusement written all over his face as he teased her reaction. Mockingly, he said, “I’d really like to tempt you.

anger, then she blurted out, “Not

was taken

face firm, “Thinking of divorce,

was he so upset? Wasn’t he supposed

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

the boss

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