Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 36

Whitney looked at her for a moment and then nodded with a smile.

“Whitney, you’re incredibly talented! Did you finish your preliminary sketches? Can I take a peek?” Stella said, her interest piqued as she moved closer to sit with Whitney.

Tiana chuckled, “Come on, Stella, who are you kidding? I know you’re the one who least liked hitting the books. What’s got you suddenly so interested in jewelry design?”

Chapter 36

Whitney hurned her head to ven Stella’s expression hidden by a curts of blonde hair. Then Stella lifted her paze chuckling. Tve been dying to land that Imperial Gem Corporation campaign, and you, my dear Whitney. could give me a crash course in all things sparkly

Whitney curled a lips, powering up her laptop to show her Tve only got halfway through the design.”

“Wow, this is gorgeous, Stella admired intently, her voice filled with genuine appreciation.

After a while longer in conversation, Stella stood up, Tm going to freshen up in the ladies‘ room. Anyone care to join?*

Tians tossed her a mask, “Go ahead, you knockout.”

with a playful laugh, Stella swept through the curtain and left.

Whitney’s gaze casually followed, and for a short moment, she thought she saw Monica.

She stood up quickly and peeked outside, but the hallway was empty.

“What’s up?”

“Must’ve been seeing things,” Whitney shrugged it off. Aquatic Harmony Club was their secret little hideout; how could Monica possibly know about it?

Her thoughts were interrupted by a slight frown furrowing her delicate brows.

“What’s on your mind?” Tiana nudged her.

“Tiana, don’t you feel like Stella seems

“Different, how?”

her imagination, “After all that’s happened to me, she only asked once. And she seemed a bit edgy, steering the conversation toward the jewelry competition out of the

smart for your own good. It’s normal for her to be eager for success in showbiz. She’s also chasing that ad campaign, which explains her sudden interest in jewelry. Chill out. We’ve been besties for years.

and Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right,

and touched up her makeup, and about two minutes later, another charming figure exited

Tiana’s place, where Whitney had left some reference

up while Whitney stayed

who should be finishing work soon. The thought of her rival

if reading her thoughts, Tiana teased, “Missing your pretend hubby? Call him. You should have him come to

could respond, Tiana snatched her phone, found L’s

she returned the phone to Whitney. With a heated cheek, Whitney answered,

help you with something?” A woman’s soft and

expression darkenet “Whos

The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed aft antony in her

the car that picked up 1

faded, and her lashes fluttered down as she quickly said. ‘It’s nothing”

a cold, dim gaze, she wondered why he would be resting in

reminded herself that she had built walls; his

had a lover, why deny having a

just a female colleague, Tiana tried

his affairs are none

at your place tonight, I’ve got to

can even sleep

night, staying over at Tiana’s. L did not call, and she scoffed at the thought

Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry,

touched her shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are you and that boy having

all,” Whitney shook

might not have been able to look after

been very attentive

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