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.

and Whitney found herself cornered against the wall

by his tall frame enveloped her face, an air

she protested, “Mr.

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

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

at her small fists 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

Mr. Lippert

flicker of annoyance in

more certain that this arrogant man indeed knew her

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slight smirk. So why did you decide to

Felix, squeezed into a comer nearby, struggled to

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

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

played along, trapping her against the wall with his strong arm with a teasing smile, “Yeah, I have

What?

had a little interest in you? Would you be

was seductive, his charm

When her hands brushed against his chest,

you saved me today, I won’t give myself

reason, he burst

face light up with amusement, Whitney was left

Why was he laughing?

her cheek unexpectedly, his eyes playful, “Are you

replied

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

way!” She immediately covered her

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

anger, then she blurted out, “Not

was taken

“Thinking of divorce, are you?

so upset? Wasn’t

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

boss was

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