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?"

anger and madness, realizing she was barely

the luxurious gown

cool air, her dignity crushed in his relentless

"Parker, stop."

"Don't... touch me!"

lifted from her ankles, leaving her in her scant undergarments, tears

here? Have you lost your

a raspy, dark murmur, eyeing her slender figure, noticing how much she had lost, his gaze avoiding her midsection, the thought of her "unwanted child" infuriating him further, "Touch

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

towards the curtain, casting a shadow, the light accentuating Tiana's

clothes at her coldly calling out, "Clerk! Get rid of this gown, trash

his intimidating

to avoid further conflict, weakly offering, "I didn't know you were here, I'm sorry, okay? But I need a gown, there's

"Parker, Miss Endora is trying on gowns. Did you find any

in the

and that one, send all