Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 931

The heat radiating from the man and his surprising strength immobilized Tiana, her red lipstick leaving a mark on the mirror.

Parker's gaze fixated on that lipstick mark before coldly shifting upwards to her tear-stained eyes.

He scoffed, a mocking chill in his eyes, "Crying, are you? Thought you were all set to marry into wealth, dressing up in that provocative gown for Barclay's approval. Tiana, you've hit a new low for me, utterly repulsive." Stung by his words, she lowered her gaze, noticing his hand pressing against her chest.

The deep V-neck revealed more than intended, a consequence she hadn't anticipated when choosing the gown, instinctively shaking her head, "It's not what you think..."

"Take it off!" His voice was devoid of warmth, his eyes dark with unrest, perhaps from days without proper rest.

Confused by his sudden intrusion, Tiana's eyes widened.

"Need help?" His dominant hand moved closer, ripping the gown from her shoulders, his eyes a fierce red.

"Parker! What are you doing?"

mix of anger and madness, realizing she was

he paid her no heed, the luxurious gown now in

the cool air, her dignity crushed in

"Parker, stop."

"Don't... touch me!"

ankles, leaving her

are you even doing here? Have

voice was a raspy, dark murmur, eyeing her slender figure, noticing how much she had lost, his gaze

to the floor, the spacious fitting room overwhelmed with the fabric, he coldly wiped his fingers, his gaze devoid of

towards the curtain, casting a shadow, the

out,

his intimidating silhouette looming in

know you were here, I'm sorry, okay? But I need a gown, there's no need for humiliation." Parker ignored her, striding away,

cautiously, "Parker, Miss Endora is trying on gowns. Did

one in the

"This one, and that one, send all these