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 seems a bit different since she got

“Different, how?”

not quite 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 once. And she seemed a bit edgy, steering the conversation toward the jewelry

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 everyone. At least you

and Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right, why was she doubting her best

two minutes later, another charming figure exited and went

to Tiana’s place, where Whitney had left some reference

Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as she continued her

approached, Whitney thought about L, who should be finishing work soon. The thought of her rival Ludwik

reading her thoughts, Tiana teased, “Missing your pretend hubby? Call him. You should have him come to

her phone, found L’s number, and

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

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

darkenet “Whos

for something? The woman’s

in the

lashes fluttered down as she

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

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

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

colleague, Tiana tried to

a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my

your place tonight, I’ve

can even sleep

Tiana’s. L did not call, and she scoffed at the thought that he

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

dear, are you and that boy

at all,” Whitney shook her

good. I wondered why you hadn’t come 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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