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.

feel like Stella seems a bit different since she got

“Different, how?”

happened to me, she only asked once. And she seemed a bit edgy, steering

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

a reassuring laugh, and Whitney’s

restroom and touched up her makeup, and about two minutes later, another

place, where

her up while Whitney stayed

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

Tiana teased, “Missing your pretend hubby? Call him. You should have him come to pick you

Tiana snatched her

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

A woman’s soft and pleasant voice

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

The woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed aft antony in her

silhouette in the car that

smile faded, and her lashes fluttered down as

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

worse she felt. She reminded herself that she had built walls; his life was none

truly had a lover, why deny

it’s just a female colleague, Tiana tried to lighten the

transactional marriage, his affairs are none of my

place tonight, I’ve got

you can even sleep over, no problem!” Tiana

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

Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly

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

Whitney shook her head,

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

probably been very attentive to

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