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 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 competition out

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

Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right, why

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

place, where Whitney had

while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as she continued her

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

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

her phone,

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

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

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

resting. Did you need him for something? The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed

female silhouette in the car

smile faded, and her lashes fluttered down as

her hands. 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

reminded herself that she had built

he truly had a lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why give

it’s just a female colleague, Tiana tried to

marriage, his affairs are none of

your place tonight, I’ve

you can even sleep

not go home that night, staying over at Tiana’s. L did not call, and she scoffed at

still at Tiana’s when 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

all,” Whitney shook her head, feigning

he might not have been able

probably been very attentive

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