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.

momentarily, “Tiana, don’t you feel like Stella seems a

“Different, how?”

it; there were no apparent changes. Maybe it was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened to me, she only

because 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 besties for years. Don’t let the Valentine family drama make you distrust everyone. At least you

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

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

where Whitney had left

while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as she continued

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

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

her phone, found L’s number, and

to Whitney. With a heated cheek, Whitney answered,

woman’s soft

darkenet “Whos this? Where’s the owner of

The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed

the female silhouette in the car

her lashes fluttered down as she quickly said.

With a cold, dim gaze, 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 built

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

colleague, Tiana tried to lighten

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

crashing at your place tonight,

can even sleep

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

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

asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are

all,” Whitney shook her head, feigning

He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after you these past few

very

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