Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 945

"Sure, I'll text you Chris's number," Ashton promised, his voice full of resolve. "Once I've got the paternity test, I'll head straight to you." "Right, let's do that. I'll go and buy some time with the old man."

After agreeing on their plan, Whitney dashed outside the church, only to see the old man angrily driving off in a sleek black Bentley. Instead of heading towards the city center, the car veered off towards Sea Bay in Banyan City.

Could Parker have taken Tiana there? Whitney pondered briefly before swiftly following.

However, halfway to Sea Bay, Whitney's phone rang. It was Ashton, "Things aren't looking good. Something happened to Chris. I called him, and he just stopped responding mid-conversation!

I can't delay releasing Cherry now. I'm heading to Chris's last known location with her in tow. He mentioned being on the highway near the airport. Could it be an accident?"

"An accident?" Whitney frowned, squinting as a thought struck her, "That can't be a coincidence. Ashton, get there as fast as you can. We need that signed paternity test, no matter what!"

After a moment, Ashton's frustration boiled over, "Could Endora be behind this? Damn it, isn't she supposed to be at the police station? Check it out."

"I'll call the police station to get the scoop while using Ludwik's influence to press them."

Whitney said, "Ashton, make sure Chris is safe. Get that..."

"I'll get the damn test," Ashton snapped before hanging up.

the call disconnect, her brows knitted together. She continued to chase

which precinct had detained Barclay and Endora,

minutes, the chief called back, "Ms. Valentine, Endora is currently being interrogated at the Banyan City precinct for assault at the wedding and

and due to a technicality with the evidence, we're lacking sufficient grounds to hold

keep looking! Are you going

for a 48-hour hold? How much did the Melford family pay off that precinct?" Whitney demanded, her tone

bullets, tried to reassure her, "We don't operate

me. If he starts digging, your precinct could end up in deep trouble for shielding

corrected himself, "Endora's lawyer just processed her bail, but she hasn't left the

assured, we have enough to detain her for

with a hunch. She suspected Endora had bribed some

pick up, likely

left a voicemail, "Ashton, it seems Endora's set her sights on Chris, sending someone to sabotage us. Make sure you're well-prepared; those amateurs won't

her expensive accessories, strutted towards the exit, supported by her servants. Suddenly, the precinct captain approached, questioning the officers, "Who authorized

trouble, attempted to charm the captain, "Didn't you just nod in agreement with my father in your office? Captain, if there's anything else you need, let me know. My father can invite even higher authorities for a discussion over dinner about

when the captain's demeanor turned icy, "Detain Ms. Melford immediately. She's implicated in an assault case and can't leave before 48 hours, not to mention her involvement in a murder case." "Captain? Why are you going back on your word? My lawyer had everything arranged. It was an accident, and

Some have stronger connections than you. Remember, there are always bigger fish," the captain said

moments ago now turned cold, taking Endora's coat and bag, "Ms. Melford, please follow me to the