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.

the next second, and Whitney found herself cornered against the wall by

her face, an air of intimacy filled

she protested, “Mr. Lippert, I’m

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

I’m a married 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

a revelation, “Oh, so Mr. Lippert does know who I am! The

brief flicker of annoyance in his

grew more certain that this arrogant man indeed knew her

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So why did you decide to help

a comer nearby, struggled to contain his

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

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

arm with a teasing

What?

he whispered provocatively, “But what if I had a little interest in you? Would you be willing to… indulge

was seductive, his

away. When her hands brushed against

favor to coerce me! I’m married. Even though you saved me today, I won’t give myself to

some reason, he

gorgeous face light up with amusement,

Why was he laughing?

her cheek unexpectedly, his eyes playful,

Whitney replied with growing

hands gripping her delicate shoulders. His eyebrows lifted

immediately

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

blurted out, “Not a

Felix was taken

on her face firm, “Thinking of divorce, are you? Is your husband not treating you

so upset? Wasn’t he

and stepped out, “It’s

the boss

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