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."

"The reality is, you've been raising my son and I've been warming your wife's bed for years. Now, Thea and 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 it off your

his chest, struggling to contain his fury at such

you'll use that sale to turn your fortunes around, think again. With me around, your plans are

do you mean?" Jason growled, his

it. Wade's made sure

with disbelief and

together, and this is how you repay me? If I'd shown a stray

home, practically

This is too far. Just remember, karma is always watching." Had it not been for his dire need for liquidity, Jason would never consider selling the

tactics ensured it

blazed

dismissively, tossing a wedding invitation at Jason. "If you're still around and haven't died

left, their arrogance hanging heavily in

shiver. His once strong posture now seemed aged and defeated. The wedding invitation lay on the floor, a symbol of

eyes, trying to gather his strength, then wheeled himself

watched, her heart going out to him. She moved to help but stopped as another figure approached.

met, Jason's dark and stormy, Natalie's filled with a mix of concern and something 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,

I brought him over. I just got to the second floor,