Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1320

The door swung open. For a split second, his gaze crashed over Whitney like an ocean tide, deep and impossible to escape.

Whitney's palm trembled, beads of sweat prickling her skin. It was the dead of winter and her wedding dress was light as silk, but she felt feverishly warm, her heart thudding like it was on fire, heat racing through her veins.

"The groom's on his way in! All units, stand by! Don't let him find the wedding shoes! Bribes only! Candy or cash, people!" Tiana yelled, rallying the bridesmaids like a general before battle.

The groomsmen, clearly seasoned veterans, swept into the room like a squad of secret agents, searching every nook and cranny.

Parker was in charge of the bribes-scattering little envelopes stuffed with dollar bills. He looked sharp in a tailored black suit that showed off his long legs and lean frame. Tiana felt herself getting a little dizzy just watching him.

Parker leaned in, a wicked grin on his lips. "Had enough eye candy yet? If you're satisfied, how about letting Ludwik off the hook and telling me where those shoes are hidden?"

at you," she shot back,

saying you weren't secretly staring? Admit it, I'm

Keep dreaming, Mr. Hotshot." Tiana shoved him away,

Tina Nelson keeping an eye on things. Cherry piped up, "Daddy,

envelopes start at two grand each. If you get them

to be outdone. "That's nothing. When my dad gets married, I

I the only one whose dad in Banyan City isn't

dad runs Banyan City. I've got morë ways to make money than you

that's a stretch,” Sammy cut in, grinning mischievously for once. "My dad's the winner. He's marrying my mom today and Grandma's in charge of the biggest company in the country If Dad

Ludwik, did you hear your son? He just called you the richest son-in- law. I admit

knee beside the bed, reciting his vows to Whitney, who was wrapped in her elegant wedding dress. His voice was low and velvety, his eyes locked on hers, dark and