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.

you feel like Stella seems a bit different since she

“Different, how?”

it was just her imagination, “After all that’s happened to me,

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 you distrust

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

her makeup, and about two minutes later, another charming

headed to Tiana’s place, where

picked her up while Whitney stayed behind,

rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh with her made

him. You should have him come to pick you up; you’re pregnant,

her phone, found

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

I help you with something?” A woman’s soft and pleasant voice answered from

and Tiana’s expression darkenet “Whos

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

the car that

fluttered down

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

herself that she

lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why give

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

his affairs are none of

at your place tonight, I’ve got to finish my

even sleep over, no

Tiana’s. L did not call,

still at Tiana’s when Natalie called. Fearing worry, Whitney

shoulder, asking carefully, “Whitney dear, are

Whitney shook her head, feigning

he might not have been

very

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