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.

like Stella seems a bit different since she got

“Different, how?”

happened to me, she only asked once.

you’re 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

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

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

where Whitney had left some reference

while Whitney stayed behind, browsing through books as she

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

Call him.

her

the phone to

something?” A woman’s soft and pleasant

stiffened and Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos this?

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

silhouette in the car that picked up 1 one

smile faded, and her lashes fluttered down as

in her hands. With a cold, dim gaze, she wondered why he would be resting in

that she had

lover, why deny

female colleague,

you believe that? Besides, in a transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my business,*

at your place tonight, I’ve got to

you can even sleep over,

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

Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly

shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are

Whitney shook her head,

come home. He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after

had probably been very attentive

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