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.

Stella

“Different, how?”

apparent changes. Maybe it was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened

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

with a reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s

and about two minutes

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

her up while Whitney stayed behind,

Whitney 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

Call him. You should

Whitney could respond, Tiana snatched her phone, found

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

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

“Whos this? Where’s the owner of this

woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed aft antony in her

recalled the female silhouette in the car that

faded, and her lashes fluttered down as she

why he would be resting

thought, the worse she felt. She reminded herself that she had built walls; his life was none of her

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

just a female colleague,

in a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my

your place tonight, I’ve got to finish my

sleep over,

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

Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed her laptop and returned to the

shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are you and that boy having a

shook her

might not have been able to look after you these past few days. Don’t be upset,

probably been very

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