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,

bodyguards turned

-

as he barked, "Fight. Break through them, get into the

Inside the VIP lounge.

gaze icy as he asked, "You're sure

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

cunning. Without him,

stood, moving to the lounge window. He lifted the curtain slightly and snapped a photo

his lips. "I've got over twenty men, way more than Parker's guards. Let's keep him busy here. He probably thinks I'm picking someone up at the airport.

gleamed slyly as he turned. A man dressed identically, looking very much like him, even with the same hairstyle, nodded

your back to the

lookalike obediently sat down, his

gel.f

connecting the lounge to the boarding passage. "Let's distract Parker here tonight. Ludwik's dreaming if he thinks he'll catch us red-handed. Parisa's not landing here; I

secretary seeing the confidence in Bryce's eyes, nodded approvingly. "Mr. Lutz, your plan is brilliant.

Ludwik were here,

u

assume a plane must land

chuckled disdainfully, quickly disappearing

only just arrived at the lounge when suddenly a mob was sent to ambush

mysterious person

kept coming, seemingly to stop him from

chaos, Parker spotted a figure seated

could just push him back

Even if the guards were outnumbered, Parker could block the lounge exit.

what was Bryce

swiftly took down another attacker, signaling his guards to cover him as he dashed to the

Bryce's figure remained still.

"Bryce! You and your mysterious guest aren't escaping tonight! Think you can just push me back? Don't test