Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 836

Endora flashed a sly smile and suddenly whipped out her smartphone. "Oh, by the way, Parker, big bro Barclay has been scouring Emperor City looking for you these days. Now that you're back, how about I give him a buzz and you guys can catch up?" She meant well-or so it seemed. As soon as Barclay showed up, she'd have what she needed, and Parker would be hers before the night was over!

Hearing this, Parker immediately put down his drink, his demeanor chilling as he approached, snatched Endora's phone, and issued a stern warning, "We can't contact him!"

He'd done his homework. Barclay was a man without limits, having been bought off by Jarvis to falsely accuse Ludwik of murder in his absence.

Barclay was essentially a spy for the Patricks now.

If Barclay caught wind of his survival too soon, he'd surely sell the info to the Patricks for a hefty sum.

The trap he and Ludwik had set for the Patricks and Bryce couldn't afford any slip-ups!

"Why wouldn't you want to contact your bro?" Endora, puzzled by his icy gaze, couldn't understand.

"Just go take a shower," Parker brushed off, not wanting her to pry further.

Endora, however, mistook his dismissal for a sign of relenting. It was dark outside already.

As the night deepened, she believed a man's desires grew stronger. Later, when she made her move, Parker being a typical man, would surely not resist her charms. With a seductive swagger, she entered the bathroom, "Then wait for me..."

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Parker was oblivious to Endora's suggestive glance.

His thoughts were preoccupied with the nuisance of being spotted by Endora today.

How could he send this woman back to Banyan City?

As he lit a cigarette, a message popped up on his phone.

It was from Tiana.

deep frown, he stood by the window and

with photos of Endora

and met with 8 heirs of wealth, 10 young bachelors, including four wealthy widowed CEOs. I've also

just business, do you? I know you're not naive. Endora's family drove mine to bankruptcy, making my life miserable these past three

Just heard from Whitney you might be dead and immediately went back to Banyan City to find another rich guy.] After reading the email, there were no

turning colder as he viewed the photos of

be told, he felt more disgusted than

from the revulsion, there was an odd sense

Endora 'sacrificed' herself to save him, his initial gratitude had evolved

above all, had decided he should marry Endora. They were engaged, but his feelings for her were

and he,

Endora had been playing the field so

Of course.

him at all. Claiming love, yet proving to be

in

thing was

he could rightfully end things

no need to linger;

someone else

bare, making a beeline for him, coquettishly uttering, "Parker, I'm done!" Parker turned, almost blinded by

face darkening, devoid of

her arms around his shirt, slithered closer, "Oops, forgot to bring a change. I called for you, but you didn't respond. Guess

get dressed!" Parker, sidestepping her

bit her lip, playing the

been together for three years, why bother with

voice was sultry, her