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."

to tie the knot! And you, planning to offload the Everwood Estate, as if selling off the family jewels will

flew to his chest, struggling to contain his fury at such a cruel

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

do you mean?" Jason growled, his

side, "Jason, what Wade means is, once we're married, we're moving into Everwood Estate. You might as well pack 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

eyes darkened with disbelief and

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

home, practically stealing it

felt utterly defeated, his body trembling with impotent rage. "Thea, your cruelty knows no bounds! I've lost everything to your scheming. 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

Wade's underhanded tactics ensured it would be

blazed with

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

arrogance hanging heavily in

making Jason shiver. His once strong posture now seemed aged

his strength, then wheeled himself toward the elevator, his

help but stopped as another figure approached.

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,

my grandson wanted to check this place out, so I brought him over. I just got to the