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

“Different, how?”

put her finger on it; there were no apparent changes. Maybe it was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened to me, she only asked

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

with a reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right,

the restroom and touched up her makeup, and about two minutes

place, where

up while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through

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

Call him. You should have him come to pick you up; you’re pregnant, after

snatched her phone, found L’s

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

soft and pleasant voice answered from the other

stiffened and Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos this? Where’s

for something? The woman’s

female silhouette in the car that picked up 1

down as she quickly said. ‘It’s

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

She reminded herself that she had built walls; his life was none

If he truly had a lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why give her favorite books, help

Maybe it’s just a female colleague, Tiana

transactional marriage, his affairs

crashing at your place tonight, I’ve got to finish my

sleep

home that night, staying over at Tiana’s. L did not call, and she scoffed at the thought that he probably felt no need to

day, Whitney was still at Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry,

“Whitney dear, are you and that boy having

all,” Whitney shook her head,

hadn’t come home. He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after

been very attentive

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