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 a bit different

“Different, how?”

could not quite put her finger 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

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.

Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right, why was she

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

to Tiana’s place, where

soon picked her up while Whitney stayed behind,

Whitney thought about L, who should be finishing work soon. The thought of her rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh

him. You should have

could respond, Tiana snatched her phone,

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

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

darkenet “Whos this? Where’s

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

the car that picked up

and her lashes fluttered down as she quickly said. ‘It’s nothing”

why he would be resting in the afternoon. The woman’s voice sounded too intimate. What was he

reminded herself that she had built walls; his

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

a female colleague, Tiana tried to lighten the

that? Besides, in a transactional marriage, his

at your place tonight,

you can even sleep

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

at Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry,

shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are you

at all,” Whitney shook her

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. Don’t be

been very attentive to someone

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