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.

like Stella

“Different, how?”

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,

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 trust me and

hand with a reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s

and about two minutes later, another charming figure exited

place, where Whitney

Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as she

thought of her rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh

him. You should have

her phone,

phone to Whitney. With a heated cheek, Whitney answered,

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

stiffened and Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos

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

the female silhouette in the

smile faded, and her lashes fluttered down as she quickly

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 resting

that she had built walls; his life was none of

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

colleague, Tiana tried to

in a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my

crashing at your place tonight,

sleep over, no

not call, and she scoffed at the thought that he probably felt no need

Fearing

shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are

at all,” Whitney shook her head,

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

probably been very

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