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

“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

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 can

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

touched up her makeup, and about two minutes later, another

trio headed to Tiana’s place, where Whitney had

her up while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as

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

her thoughts, Tiana teased, “Missing your pretend hubby? Call him. You should have him come to pick you up;

snatched her phone, found L’s number,

as the call connected, she returned the phone to Whitney. With a

something?” A woman’s soft and

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

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

recalled the female silhouette in the car that picked

smile faded, and her lashes fluttered down as she quickly said. ‘It’s

feeling awkward in 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

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

was lodged in her heart, causing discomfort. If he truly had a lover, why deny having a

Maybe it’s just a female colleague, Tiana tried to lighten

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

crashing at your place tonight, I’ve got

even sleep over, no

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

when Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed

shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are you and

all,” Whitney shook her head, feigning

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

had probably been very attentive

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