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.

found herself cornered against

tall frame enveloped her face, an air

flared red and she protested, “Mr. Lippert, I’m having a serious conversation with

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

should 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 attitude. Can you tell me the reason, Mr. Lippert?” She tried to maintain some distance between them,

me it was you who kept trying to pick fights with Imperial Gem Corporation, biting off more

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

in his eyes, but

this arrogant man indeed

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a slight smirk. So why did you decide to help

a comer nearby, struggled

who else but the boss would stand up for his own fiery wife when she’s wronged, even if he had to keep

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

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

What?

what if I had a little interest in you? Would you

seductive, his

When her hands brushed against his chest, the

though you saved me today, I won’t give myself to you.

he

up

Why was he laughing?

his eyes playful, “Are you really that devoted

replied with growing

eyebrows lifted in a teasing gesture, “What

immediately covered her

said, “I’d

anger, then she blurted out, “Not a chance. Unless

Felix was

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

was he so upset? Wasn’t

away and stepped out, “It’s none

boss

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