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

“Different, how?”

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

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 can

a reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right, why was she doubting her

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

where Whitney had

her up while Whitney stayed

work soon. The thought of her rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh with her made her feel guilty about L back home. Should she call

hubby? Call him. You

snatched her phone, found L’s

she returned the phone to Whitney. With a heated

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

and Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos this? Where’s the

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

recalled the female silhouette in the car

fluttered down

she wondered why he would be resting in the afternoon. The woman’s voice sounded too intimate. What was he

felt. She reminded herself that she had

a lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why give her favorite books, help with her sketches, and

a female colleague, Tiana tried

you believe that? Besides, in a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my business,* Whitney

your place tonight, I’ve got to

sleep over, no problem!” Tiana

not call, and

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

asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are you and that boy

all,” Whitney shook

good. I wondered why you hadn’t come home. He’s been busy, he might not have

been very attentive to someone

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