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 seems a bit different

“Different, how?”

all that’s happened to me, she only asked once. And

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

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

makeup, and about two minutes later,

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

soon picked her up while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as she continued

approached, Whitney thought about L, who should be finishing work soon. The thought of her rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh with her made her feel guilty about L back home. Should

your pretend hubby? Call him. You should have him come to

her

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

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

Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos this?

for something? The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed aft

silhouette in the car that

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

she wondered why he would be resting in

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

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

Maybe it’s just a female colleague,

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

tonight, I’ve got

even sleep over,

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

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

touched her shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are you and

Whitney shook

hadn’t come home. He’s been busy, he might not have been able to

been very

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