Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 901

Winston scoffed, his eyes turning icy, "You're barely in your twenties! Do you really think this is just about the Melford family causing a scene?

Their scandal of their daughter being abandoned has attracted a swarm of reporters outside the hospital. Do you know who's stirring the pot behind the scenes?

The Doonan family's old rivals, led by Kaden!

With the division of Banyan City's business territories, they're itching for a reshuffle. I've had my hands dirty in the past, and a single misstep now could end my good days and land me behind bars.

And the Doonan family? Just waiting to be devoured by these predators lurking in the shadows?"

Parker Doonan's features, devilishly handsome even in the dim light, grew cold and sharp.

Perhaps he had underestimated his opponents this time. He hadn't expected Endora Melford's suicide attempt to become a weapon for those hostile towards the Doonan family, a waiting vulture seizing the opportunity to attack at any sign of vulnerability. The Melford trio weren't simple characters either; who knew if they'd turn traitor?

Old Mr. Doonan, seeing his son's realization, took a deep breath and tapped his cane, "I've taught you, neglect the small issues, and they become big problems! To build an empire, you must first establish a home! What was your relationship with Endora? Just a fling? If you didn't care for her, you shouldn't have taken responsibility. A simple pay-off back then would have avoided this mess.

I don't care who you're involved with; marry her first. Deal with her later."

The old man's eyes were devoid of any compassion for Endora, filled instead with a ruthless pragmatism.

Parker, lips pressed tightly together, couldn't stand the idea of marrying a woman with such scheming intentions just to clean up the Melford mess.

He turned, flinging the office door open. Winston's voice boomed, "Parker!"

"What, should I marry her without checking if she's still alive?"

Parker shot back sarcastically, looking at his father with disdain.

"Of

you knew it was all an act?" Parker retorted, his tone laced

brow furrowing as his son disappeared from view. He wondered what trouble the boy would stir up before the marriage; knowing his son, it wouldn't be smooth

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wheeled out of the surgery room, her parents, Cato and Alice,

matriarchs, however, hesitated to

eyed Endora's exposed arm wrapped in thick bandages, the stark contrast

to the hospital upon hearing of Endora's suicide, Carmen had expected severe injuries, not a mere slit on the

the sudden influx of reporters and the

Carmen approached, but Parker only

your father? What did you

you'd

arm, "Your father is set in his ways, prioritizing the Doonan family's reputation above all. Stubborn and traditional, but... just go see

by the stretcher, his gaze mocking, "I'm curious which doctor dared let her perform in the OR for so long. I've been away from Banyan City for half a year, and it seems the doctors here have lost their minds, accepting

was in a foul mood, likely to take it out on the

faking

and Alice as they pushed their daughter into the ICU. The injury on Endora's

evening's drama at the Doonan household,

her son, decided against visiting the ICU. She was well aware of her son's character; like his father, he was

crossed a line, he wouldn't be breaking

Carmen about Endora secretly returning from Emperor City to Banyan City two months prior, at a time when Parker's fate was uncertain, yet the

might've clashed with his father, and it won't do if he causes a scene with the

temper, even untamable by Old

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the ICU, Endora, having regained