Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 951

In a dimly lit room, Endora Melford was unceremoniously thrown in by one of Parker Doonan's men.

The woman landed on the filthy, damp floor, surrounded by an eerie atmosphere. Endora looked up, taking in the chaotic environment and the nearly dark lighting, with bizarre metal racks beside her, a shiver running down her spine. From the moment she was bound and brought here, Parker hadn't uttered a single word to her.

Endora had some inkling that this was Parker's way of avoiding a public confrontation at the police station.

She was adept at playing the victim and feigning ignorance, never admitting to anything until absolutely necessary.

Groaning, Endora picked herself up from the ground, only to find Parker's towering figure standing in front of her, blocking the only source of light from the ceiling.

The harsh light illuminated his chiseled features, casting a sinister shadow that made the already formidable man seem even more menacing.

Endora shuddered inwardly, her eyes feigning innocence, "Parker, I don't understand what you're talking about? Kidnapping Cherry...?"

One of his men brought over a chair.

Parker sat down, his expression unreadable, his words light as he spoke, "You choose this moment to kidnap a child, what were you planning to do with her?

Kill her, to prevent me from proving she's mine?"

"Did you really think, you foolish woman, that there's something called intuition?"

eyes flickered; he

"If you dare harm my child, I'll make sure you won't leave this room in one piece. Bring me a

butcher's knife like those used in meat stalls, its blade as menacing as a gaping maw, convincing Endora it could easily sever bone. She stumbled backward in horror, accidentally falling

"I want two things from you. First, where did

stared at his unfazed expression, beneath which lay his terrifying

possibly be as calm

life

the man, Endora reminded herself she was the

me less inclined to cut you?" Parker's

help but laugh at her

don't be so heartless! If you hadn't publicly humiliated me at our wedding, causing my family's downfall, and then insulted me further by marrying Tiana Melford, I wouldn't harbor such resentment towards you. Since you're unwilling to give me anything, and now that you know about Cherry's parentage, it's either do or die for me. Before you get angry, why not go all out and

acknowledge, might soon

be a chance for her

doesn't devour us whole, then, after my parents and I are safe, and you give us ten

she didn't expect Parker

looked at her as if she'd told a great joke, his voice cold, "Let the Melford family go free and give you ten billion to live happily

"Think about it, she's your only daughter. For three years, you didn't know who she was,

you think I'm willing to gamble?" Parker approached her, knife in hand. "Scream!" Endora shrieked as her hair was cleanly cut

terrified that her flesh had