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.

you feel like Stella seems a bit different since

“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

you’re too 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. Don’t let the Valentine family drama make you distrust everyone. At least you

reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s gloom lifted.

two minutes later, another charming figure exited and

Tiana’s place, where Whitney had

agent soon picked her up while Whitney stayed behind,

about L, who should be finishing work soon. The thought of her rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh with her made her feel guilty about L back home. Should she call

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

respond, Tiana snatched her

soon as the call connected, she returned the phone to Whitney.

you with something?” A woman’s soft and

and Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos this? Where’s the owner of

is resting. Did you need him for something? The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed aft antony in

recalled the female silhouette in the car that picked up

lashes fluttered down

phone feeling awkward in her hands. With a cold, dim gaze, she wondered why he would be resting

the worse she felt. She reminded herself that she had

deny having

female colleague, Tiana tried to lighten

a transactional marriage, his

at your place tonight,

you can even sleep over, no problem!” Tiana

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

Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly

dear, are

Whitney shook her

come home. He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after you these past

had probably been very attentive to

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