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 she got

“Different, how?”

no apparent changes. Maybe it was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened to me, she only asked once. And she seemed a bit edgy, steering

also chasing that ad campaign, which explains her sudden interest in jewelry. Chill out. We’ve been besties for years.

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

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

headed to Tiana’s place, where Whitney had

her up while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as she continued her

thought 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

Tiana teased, “Missing your pretend hubby? Call him. You should

snatched her phone, found L’s number,

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

something?” A woman’s soft and pleasant voice answered from

darkenet “Whos

resting. Did you need him for something? The woman’s

the car that picked up

fluttered down as she

why he would be resting in

She reminded herself that she

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

Maybe it’s just a female colleague, Tiana tried

his affairs are none of my business,* Whitney

crashing at your place tonight, I’ve got

can even sleep over, no

over at Tiana’s. L did not call, and she scoffed at

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

“Whitney dear, are you and that boy

all,” Whitney shook her head, feigning

busy, he might not have been able to look after

probably been very

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