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?"
Endora's eyes flickered; he had guessed her intentions.
Without waiting for a reply, Parker stood up, his lean figure like a drawn sword, advancing towards Endora, "If you dare harm my child, I'll make sure you won't leave this room in one piece. Bring me a knife!"
His command was chilling, his handsome face eerily calm.
A knife was promptly handed to him, not a kitchen knife, nor a dagger, but 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 to the ground.
Parker lightly traced the knife's edge, his eyes downcast, "I want two things from you. First, where did your people take the child? Second, hand over the antidote."
Endora stared at his unfazed expression, beneath which lay his terrifying methods.
But he couldn't possibly be as calm as he appeared.
After all, Cherry's life was in her hands!
Despite her fear of the man, Endora reminded herself she was the one in control.
"You think making a scene like this will make me less inclined to cut you?" Parker's eyes narrowed at her, the knife moving slightly in his grasp.
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