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.

pondered momentarily, “Tiana, don’t you feel like Stella

“Different, how?”

was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened to me, she only asked once. And she seemed a

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.

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

two minutes later, another charming figure exited and went in a different

where Whitney had left some

while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books

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

hubby? Call him.

Whitney could respond, Tiana snatched her phone, found L’s number,

call connected, she returned the phone to

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

expression darkenet “Whos this? Where’s the

Did you need him for something? The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed aft antony in

recalled the female silhouette in the car that picked up

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

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

more she thought, the worse she felt. She reminded herself that she

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

a female colleague, Tiana

his affairs are none of my business,* Whitney feigned

at your place tonight,

you can even sleep

at Tiana’s. L did not call,

Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed

carefully, “Whitney dear, are you and that boy

Whitney shook her

you hadn’t come home. He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after you these past few days. Don’t

very

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