Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 950

Ashton and Whitney were on the same page, their thoughts mirroring each other's in a haunting synchrony.

Judging by the clues left behind, it was clear as day-Cherry had been kidnapped.

Was Endora so backed into a corner that she'd drag Cherry down with her? Who was the despicable soul whispering these vile plans into her ear?

Endora had somehow unearthed that DNA testing labs didn't keep the original samples, such as hair. They only retained the results on paper. If a retest was needed, new samples had to be provided. This knowledge, rooted in the intricacies of legal procedures, was her weapon of choice.

So, her plan was to murder Cherry? To ensure Parker could never prove his paternity, leaving Winston doubting a tattered piece of paper's credibility. She aimed to bury Cherry's identity in the shadows forever.

Cold fury washed over Whitney's face, her expression as icy as a frozen lake, revealing a deep, bone-chilling dread. She strode towards Parker, her voice laced with venom, "It's Endora. She must have found out I was about to spill the beans to the Doonans, fearing Tiana and her daughter might come back into the light, scared of facing your family's wrath. She's chosen to abduct Cherry, aiming to erase her from this world.

You need to find her-now!"

"Oh, God." The phrase 'erase her from this world' shattered Tiana's already fragile heart, her grief palpable. "Parker, Parker..."

"Don't worry, I'll save our daughter," Parker consoled her, steadying her trembling form. He then turned, a storm of rage brewing within him, and commanded, "Ms. Valentine, please, keep Tiana calm and stay with her.

Ashton, access the traffic cams immediately and alert the police to send reinforcements. We need a full-scale search for Cherry. As for Endora, I'll handle her personally."

Parker's gaze was lethal, a promise of retribution. Whitney saw this and prayed silently for Cherry's safety. Such a young child, and yet, Endora was ruthless enough to harm her. Whitney couldn't help but blame herself and Ashton for their negligence. "Tiana, I'm so sorry..."

"Don't be ridiculous. All I care about is getting Cherry back. She's not even three. If anything happens to her, I couldn't bear to live," Tiana sobbed, her heart in pieces.

"Stop talking like that. Endora must have lost her mind to even think of touching Parker's child. The sins she's committed before are one thing, but this act alone is enough for Parker to hunt her down."

Tiana shook her head, "It's not that simple. Endora's not smart enough for this. And you don't know her like I do. Her jealousy towards me has twisted her completely. She'd rather die than see me happy. Now, I understand why she loathes Cherry so much. I only wish I knew the truth sooner." Wiping away her tears, Tiana gathered her strength and said, "I can't just sit here. Cherry must be terrified, waiting for her mom to save her. Ashton, Whitney, do you have a laptop in your car? I can hack into the traffic cams right now."

Seeing Tiana rallying, Whitney nodded solemnly, moving towards her car, "I've got my laptop there."

"Bring it here!" Tiana commanded, her voice steadier as she wiped her tears.

At Banyan City's precinct-

The holding cell door swung open again, and Endora looked up in surprise.

A stoic officer approached, announcing, "Endora, you're free to go."

Free? Again?

Confused, Endora asked, "Did my lawyer bail me out?"

"Yes," the officer replied ambiguously, standing in the dimly lit doorway.

Endora, eager to escape the dreary confines of the cell, believed her father's efforts to bribe the precinct had worked. Freedom meant she could control the situation with Cherry. She had planned this, relying on her cunning to navigate the ordeal smoothly. Without delay, Endora left the cell, collecting her belongings and calling Alice to arrange for a getaway vehicle and bodyguards. But as she stepped outside, a foreboding presence loomed at the precinct's entrance-Parker, his silhouette as menacing as a specter from the underworld.

His gaze, piercing through frameless glasses, was chilling. Endora felt a cold terror gripping her, her phone nearly slipping from her trembling hands. "Parker..."

Her face drained of color, realizing she'd been deceived. It wasn't her lawyer who had secured her release it was Parker, and he was here, faster than she anticipated. Panicking, Endora turned to flee back inside, "No, officer, I don't want to be released. Lock me up, please!" She knew being in Parker's hands was far more dangerous than any cell in Banyan City. But as she begged to be taken back, no one listened. Parker's cold command to seize her echoed through the precinct, his patience worn thin.

"Don't let her escape," Parker ordered, his voice a harbinger of doom.

Endora's plea for protection fell on deaf ears as officers turned away, allowing Parker to advance unchallenged a stark reminder of his influence even within the walls of the law. Endora's eyes widened in shock, unable to believe that the moment Parker made a move, he could silence the entire police department, making them turn a blind eye. Was this the extent of his influence in Banyan City?

For the first time, she felt truly terrified, but she had no way out. She darted around the lobby in panic until Parker caught up to her in just a few strides, grabbing her by the hair.

He was not one to lay a hand on women, but now, holding onto Endora's hair, he dragged her out of the police station. Her legs scraped against the ground as she cried out in fear and indignation, "Parker... what are you doing? Why are you treating me like this? Why are you arresting me?"

"Playing dumb?" Parker's face was cold and ruthless as he gripped her hair tighter, almost scalping her! The pain made her cry out, and he glared at her detestably, cursing, "You wretch, I know everything. Little Cherry is my daughter. You've put me through hell with your lies! You even kidnapped her to cover it up. Spill the beans, or I swear I'll carve you up piece by piece to ease my fury!"