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.

don’t you feel like Stella seems a bit

“Different, how?”

happened to me, she only asked once. And she seemed a bit edgy, steering the conversation toward

chasing that ad campaign, which explains her sudden interest in jewelry. Chill

her hand with a reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s

two minutes later,

trio headed to Tiana’s place, where Whitney had left some

her up while Whitney stayed behind,

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

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

Tiana snatched her

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

A woman’s soft

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

woman’s

in the car

down as

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

She reminded herself that she had built

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

just a female colleague,

his

your place tonight, I’ve got

you can even sleep over, no problem!” Tiana

Tiana’s. L did not call, and

at Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed her

“Whitney dear, are you and that boy having

all,” Whitney shook

he might not have been

probably been very attentive to someone

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