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.

like Stella seems a bit different since she

“Different, how?”

happened to me, she only asked

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

laugh, and Whitney’s

up her makeup, and about two minutes later, another charming figure exited and went in a different

to Tiana’s place, where

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

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

Tiana teased, “Missing your pretend hubby? Call him. You should have him come to pick you

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

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

you with something?” A woman’s soft

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

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

the car that picked

smile faded, and her lashes fluttered down as she quickly said.

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

thought, the worse she felt. She reminded herself that she had built

lodged in her heart, causing discomfort. If he truly had a lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why give

Maybe it’s just a female colleague, Tiana tried

a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my business,*

your place tonight,

you can even sleep over, no problem!” Tiana

Tiana’s. L did not call, and

was still at Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed her laptop and returned to

“Whitney dear, are you and that

all,” Whitney shook

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

been very attentive to

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