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.

Stella seems a bit different

“Different, how?”

“After all that’s happened to me, she only asked once. And she seemed a bit edgy,

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

Whitney’s gloom lifted. Right, why was she doubting her best

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

place, where Whitney had left some reference

soon picked her up while Whitney stayed

of her rival Ludwik Lippert getting fresh with her made her feel guilty

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

respond, Tiana snatched her phone, found L’s number, and

call connected, she returned the phone to Whitney.

woman’s soft and pleasant

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

woman’s tone was nonchalant buit Whitney sensed aft antony

silhouette in the car

lashes fluttered down

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

reminded herself that she

in her heart, causing discomfort. If he truly had a lover, why deny having a girlfriend that day? Why give her favorite books, help with her sketches, and

female colleague, Tiana tried to

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

tonight, I’ve got

even sleep over, no problem!” Tiana

not call, and she scoffed at

Fearing worry, Whitney hurriedly grabbed her laptop and returned

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

all,” Whitney shook her head,

He’s been busy, he might not have been able to look after you these past few days. Don’t be

had probably been very attentive to someone

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