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.

you feel like Stella seems a bit different since she

“Different, how?”

on it; there were no apparent changes. Maybe it was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened to

campaign, which explains her sudden interest in jewelry. Chill out. We’ve been besties for years. Don’t let the Valentine

hand with a reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right,

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

headed to Tiana’s place, where Whitney had left some reference

up while Whitney stayed behind, browsing

be finishing work soon. The thought of her rival Ludwik

pretend hubby? Call him. You should have him come to pick you up; you’re pregnant,

Tiana snatched her phone, found L’s number,

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

soft and pleasant

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

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

in the car that

faded, and her lashes fluttered down as

wondered why he

She reminded herself that she had built walls;

was lodged in her heart, causing discomfort. If he truly had a lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why

a female colleague, Tiana tried

Besides, in a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my

your place tonight, I’ve got to

you can even sleep

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

Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed her laptop and

“Whitney dear,

at all,” Whitney shook her head,

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

probably been very attentive

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