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.

momentarily, “Tiana, don’t you feel like Stella seems

“Different, how?”

Maybe it was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened to me, she only asked once. And she

overthink things because 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

Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right,

up her makeup, and about two minutes later, another charming

place, where Whitney

soon picked her up while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books

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

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

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

as the call connected, she returned the phone to Whitney. With a heated cheek, Whitney answered, “Hello,

you with something?” A woman’s soft

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

for something? The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed

recalled the female silhouette in the car that

fluttered down as she quickly said. ‘It’s nothing”

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

that she had built walls; his

causing discomfort. If he truly had a lover, why deny having

Maybe it’s just a female colleague, Tiana tried to lighten the

you believe that? Besides, in a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my business,*

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

can even sleep over, no problem!”

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

Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly

“Whitney dear, are you

at all,” Whitney shook her head, feigning

home. He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after you these past few days. Don’t

probably been very attentive to someone

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