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.

Stella seems a bit different

“Different, how?”

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

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

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

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

Tiana’s place, where Whitney had left some reference

picked her up while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books

should be finishing work soon. The thought of her rival

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

her phone, found L’s number,

returned the phone to Whitney.

with something?” A woman’s soft

and Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos this?

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

the car that picked up 1

fluttered down as

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

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

lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why give her favorite books, help with her

colleague, Tiana tried to lighten

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

your place tonight,

you can even sleep over, no problem!”

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

Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed

“Whitney dear, are you and that

shook her head, feigning

he might not have been able to look after you these past few

had probably been very attentive

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