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?”

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

to be eager for success in showbiz. She’s also chasing that ad campaign, which explains her

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

the restroom and touched up her makeup, and about two minutes later, another charming figure exited and went in a different

where Whitney had left

agent soon picked her up while Whitney stayed behind,

thought of her rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh with her made her feel guilty

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

her phone, found

the call connected, she returned the phone to

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

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

need him for something? The woman’s

in the car that picked up

smile faded, and her lashes fluttered down as she

the phone feeling awkward in her hands. With a cold, dim gaze, she wondered why he would be resting in the afternoon.

reminded herself that

deny having a girlfriend that day?

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

his affairs are none of

your place tonight, I’ve got to finish my

even sleep over, no problem!” Tiana

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

Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed her laptop and returned to

dear, are you and

Whitney shook her head, feigning

wondered why you hadn’t come home. He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after

had probably been very attentive

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