Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1063 "Mr. Doonan, understood. We've cut off his only escape route," the bodyguard said.

Parker nodded grimly.

His sharp, piercing eyes, cold as ice, scanned the surroundings as he walked over to the massage chair outside the VIP lounge. He sat down, his tall frame folding as he hunched over, elbows resting on his knees, eyes fixed like a predator on the glass door of the lounge.

He glanced at his watch, counting silently. Five minutes passed, yet no travelers emerged.

Squinting, he swept his gaze along both sides of the lounge. Still, not a soul in sight.

Not even a janitor.

It was highly possible Bryce had paid to shut down this passage, turning it into his private thoroughfare. But something felt off...

Parker furrowed his dark brows, sensing something wasn't quite right.

If Bryce were picking someone up, he'd definitely be cautious, ensuring Ludwik wouldn't discover the identity of the mysterious person. So why clear the whole place out, making it obvious someone important was coming through?

Why would he invite eyes on his secretive guest?

Parker abruptly stood, his lean and poised figure casting a shadow at the entrance of the empty VIP lounge. His eyes discreetly examined the space, noting the layout and the furnishings.

Then, his attention turned to the shops outside the lounge.

They were deserted too!

And as his gaze swept over the expansive hall, he noticed the abundance of walls.

Lots of walls... perfect for hiding extra manpower.

Parker's handsome face darkened, eyes flashing with menace. He motioned subtly for the eight bodyguards to gather around him.

The bodyguards looked puzzled, but the seriousness in his eyes was unmistakable. "Mr. Doonan, what's wrong?"

"Bryce chose the wrong place, too many walls. Quickly surround-" His voice, low and ominous, cut off abruptly as dozens of goons suddenly poured out from behind the walls.

words stalled, his eyes narrowing with a dangerous glint, and he sneered, "Figures, they want

bodyguards

-

coldly smirked, eyes fierce, as he barked, "Fight. Break through them, get into the VIP room, we

Inside the VIP lounge.

at the commotion outside, his gaze icy as he asked, "You're sure Ludwik

you tonight, but our people saw him leave halfway. Now it's just Parker

have Ludwik's cunning. Without him, they're not a

to the lounge window. He lifted the curtain slightly and

smirk played on his lips. "I've got over twenty men, way more than Parker's guards. Let's keep him busy here. He

eyes gleamed slyly as he turned. A man dressed identically, looking very much like

back

obediently sat down, his back

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headed towards the entrance connecting the lounge to the boarding passage. "Let's distract Parker here tonight. Ludwik's dreaming if he thinks

confidence in Bryce's eyes, nodded approvingly. "Mr. Lutz, your plan

Ludwik were here, he

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the rendezvous location isn't here. They assume a plane must

chuckled disdainfully, quickly disappearing down

arrived at the

person hadn't

seemingly to

Parker spotted a figure seated behind the curtain

just push him back and

if the guards were outnumbered, Parker could

what was

to cover him as he dashed to the

Bryce's figure remained still.

and he shouted, "Bryce! You and your mysterious guest aren't escaping tonight! Think you can