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 cornered against the wall by his

by his tall frame enveloped her face, an air of intimacy filled

red and she protested, “Mr.

solemnity, “Shouldn’t you be a bit softer,

still don’t understand why you suddenly helped me rather than adopting a hostile attitude. Can you tell

and raised his eyebrows, “Me, hostile towards you? Seems to me it was you who kept trying to pick fights with Imperial Gem

anger, but then she had a revelation, “Oh, so Mr. Lippert does know who

flicker of annoyance in his eyes, but he chose

more certain that this arrogant man indeed knew her

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into a slight smirk. So why

Felix, squeezed into a comer nearby, struggled

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

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

What?

I had a

voice was seductive, his charm

against his chest, the feeling

you saved me today,

reason, he burst

up with amusement, Whitney

Why was he laughing?

unexpectedly, his eyes playful, “Are you really that devoted to

Whitney replied with

His eyebrows lifted in a teasing gesture, “What if I

She immediately

Mockingly, he said, “I’d really

she blurted out, “Not a chance. Unless

was taken

darkened instantly, his grip on her face firm, “Thinking of divorce, are

so upset? Wasn’t he supposed

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

knew the boss was swallowing

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