Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 734

"You... you're just heartless.

I could tell this morning, you seemed kinda into our boy Parker.

Can't you just overlook the fact he's changed since the accident? Saving him is what matters, man. I'm begging you here, save him this time, or I'm afraid he won't make it."

"Then you promise me, consider partnering with Ludwik." Tiana saw her chance and went for it.

Phineas instantly turned icy, failing to grasp her angle.

A little girl, bold as brass, meddling in his business affairs?

Way out of her league.

"There's no way I'd consider a man who nearly got my nephew killed."

"Stubborn. Then there's nothing more to talk about. Why should I risk my own skin to save a jerk who can't even appreciate it and blames me instead?"

With that, Tiana headed for the door, "Might as well lock me up now."

"..." Phineas was so furious he could spit blood. What kind of girl was this?

"It's just an antidote. We can't be running out of women, can we? Butler, go find some clean, pretty girls for the young master to try first... If that doesn't work, then bring this woman back for my nephew to handle! Ms. Melford, I'd advise you, since you like Parker, don't mind his misunderstanding.

If Parker touches another woman and it doesn't work, then comes to you, won't that gnaw at you?"

Tiana stopped dead in her tracks, nearly choking on her own rage.

Do all powerful people look down their noses like this? She already said she wouldn't save him, and they still threatened her?

But the thought of Parker floundering with other women before coming to her made her utterly disgusted.

Fists clenched, she turned around, fury uncontainable, "Mr. Wilson, don't push me too far."

you're the only one

suddenly, frantic footsteps and

look, she was swept into a scorching embrace by an

twisted her head to see Parker's flushed,

of madness at the elongated corners. His body shook with effort, clearly trying to restrain something, muscles taut as iron. Tiana felt like she was being engulfed in lava, her fear skyrocketing as

told your uncle, I'm not saving you, you

other woman to ease

with the toxin in his body, glared at her with a predatory

What did you say this morning? Please remember your lofty

breath was like fire on her neck, igniting

his eyes, her heart inexplicably

me, and

"You're shameless... mmph."

could finish, Parker's lips crashed down on hers, lifting her up and heading

way paused, cheeks flaming at

the audience, wished

reputation as a

This damn man...

room, curtains drawn. He pounced like a man desperate for salvation, his advances fueled by an awkward, feverish need. Tiana cried out as she fought, slapping his face hard. Yet, he smirked wickedly, "Hit

that her anger only spurred his primal

she passed out, she felt helpless yet furious,

Barclay three years ago, her purity already

forced into this, she'd indulge her secret crush. Once off this island or when his memory returned,

escape now. Only by seducing Parker could she sway Phineas, who seemed to dote

Parker to hand Inko

that, Bryce. You won't have the last

oh Whitney, the sacrifices I make

managed a bitter smile

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Emperor City.

Sheldon