Love Beyond the Mask novel Chapter 898

Ashton: "I didn't just cuss you out, did I?"

"Where's Ludwik off to?"

"Eurovoria, chasing down Florence. Florence's gone and got herself all done up to look like Whitney, God knows what kind of mess they're planning to stir up next," Ashton said, the hassle of it all written all over his face.

Parker shuddered, his brows furrowing in a mix of shock and apology, "I guess that means Whitney and her kid are in your hands for the time being."

"Great, just what I needed, more crap on my plate!" Ashton let out a cold laugh, "Better hurry back before your old man skins you alive."

"Endora's digging her own grave." Parker stiffened up as he walked into the night air.

Watching him, Ashton thought, like father, like son; the Doonan family sure has a legacy.

He sighed, "Stop being such a pessimist, what if she really ends up dead?"

Parker snorted coldly. As the helicopter slowly descended, the wind ceased, and his tall, lean figure vanished into the cabin.

-

The next morning, Ashton headed to Delight Mansion to pick up Whitney for work.

Dressed in a tailored pencil skirt suit, Whitney was waiting at the door with her briefcase in hand.

The door opened, and Tiana stepped out, holding Cherry in her arms.

Seeing Cherry again, Ashton couldn't help but marvel at how much more remarkable she looked compared to Barclay. How on earth was she Barclay’s daughter?

Barclay, the black sheep of the Doonan family, would have been done for a thousand times over if not for old Mr. Doonan's favoritism.

The ways of the world, utterly baffling.

"Morning, Ashton. I've told you, there's no need for you to go out of your way to protect me. You’ve got your own things to worry about, I've hired some bodyguards..." Whitney wasn't used to Ashton driving her around, considering their strained and distant relationship.

Ashton's handsome features were marred by a frown, "You think I'm doing this for fun? Ludwik insisted. With Bryce lurking around like a snake in the grass, waiting to sort out the mess with the Lutz Group before possibly setting his sights on you."

Indeed, Ludwik's venture to Eurovoria to find Florence was bound to tip Bryce off sooner or later.

If Ludwik made a move in Eurovoria, would Bryce let Whitney and her child off the hook back home?

Ashton knew it was a complicated mess with no easy way out. His expression was a mix of disdain and seriousness.

Whitney's face fell, no pleasantries exchanged.

Tiana glanced at Ashton, her brows knitted in displeasure, especially over Valerie. She thought Ashton was even lower than Ludwik, hopelessly devoted to someone like Elaine...

"Ms. Melford, how's the baby doing?"

Unexpectedly, Ashton, having just stubbed out his cigarette, approached with a question, his tone enigmatic.

Tiana frowned slightly, puzzled, "What's it to you?"

"Just asking about the kid," Ashton said, venting on behalf of Parker, "What exactly did you do at the hospital? Parker's a wreck since his visit. Honestly, woman, you could’ve been more careful. And to top it off, you’re carrying Barclay's child again? You're practically stabbing Parker in the heart."

Tiana paled.

Her suspicions were confirmed; Parker had indeed gone back to the hospital to question the doctor.

Thankfully, she had managed to silence the chief.

But still... he must loathe her now.