Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 673

Jason sat rigidly in his wheelchair, his sharp features a stark contrast to the pallor and frailty that enveloped him.

Whitney was taken aback to see Jason making a personal appearance at the auction!

Across from him sat Thea, her elegance undiminished despite wearing a sleek cocktail dress instead of the traditional cheongsam.

The reunion was far from warm. They were no longer the harmonious couple of a wealthy dynasty, especially since Thea was arm in arm with a man Whitney quickly recognized as Wade!

Wade wore a smug grin, his arm possessively around Thea, pulling her close.

Facing Jason, Thea showed no shame. Instead, she was openly affectionate with Wade, her face alight with the thrill of new love.

Whitney stepped back into the shadows, casting a complicated glance at Jason.

Wade, with a gleeful smirk, taunted, "Jason, feeling the pressure lately? You've really let yourself go. What's the matter? Business troubles got you down? Your son in and out of juvie? The Lippert clan in disarray and now you're left to pick up the pieces? Why don't you just give up, eh? It'd be easier if you just... disappeared."

"Over my dead body," Jason gritted out, his dark gaze cutting like a knife. "You've plotted against the Lipperts for thirty years, exploiting my generosity to bleed us dry. I swear I'll have my revenge."

"Listen to that, Thea," Wade sneered. "Still playing the tough guy. As if he's still commanding respect anywhere."

I are settling down, ready to tie the knot! And you, planning to offload the Everwood Estate, as if selling off the family jewels will save you. Pathetic, really. I'll do you a favor and take

hand flew to his chest, struggling to contain his

laughed mockingly, "I'll buy the Everwood Estate. But if you think you'll use that sale to turn

you mean?" Jason

up and make room for us. But don't worry, we won't break the bank for it. Wade's made sure of that. You think this auction is going to bring in big money? Think again. Wade's word is law

darkened with disbelief

you repay me? If I'd shown a stray dog the kindness I showed you, even

were planning to usurp his home,

You've won, but this? This is too far. Just remember, karma is always watching." Had it not been for his dire need for liquidity, Jason would never consider

underhanded tactics ensured it would be

eyes blazed

tossing a wedding invitation at Jason. "If you're still around and haven't died of frustration, feel free to

they left, their arrogance

posture now seemed aged and defeated. The wedding invitation lay

for breath, Jason closed his eyes, trying to gather his strength, then

to him. She moved to help but stopped

unspoken, a silent communication that needed no words in the brief moment before the elevator doors closed behind them. Jason was in a tight spot, "You,

check this place out, so I brought him over. I