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?"

and madness, realizing she was barely

luxurious gown

cool air, her dignity crushed

"Parker, stop."

"Don't... touch me!"

cold mirror, the gown's hem lifted from her ankles, leaving her in her scant undergarments, tears streaming down

are you even doing here? Have you lost

she had lost, his gaze avoiding her midsection, the thought of

with the fabric, he coldly wiped his

casting a shadow,

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

his intimidating silhouette

didn't know you were here, I'm sorry, okay? But I need a gown, there's no need for humiliation." Parker ignored her, striding away, his

Miss Endora is trying on gowns. Did you find

one in

while pointing at various gowns on display, "This one, and