Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
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.

With a deep frown, he stood by the window and opened the message.

Tiana had sent an email filled with photos of Endora dating various men!

Tiana: [Here's a timeline. During the two months you've been gone, Endora went back to Banyan City and met with 8 heirs of wealth, 10 young bachelors, including four wealthy widowed CEOs. I've also got info on her hotel stays, if you're interested?]

Tiana: [I didn't dig up this dirt to break you two up, Mr. Doonan. Just thought you deserved to know. Endora is more...liberated than you might think. You don't really believe that Liam buying her gifts was just business, do you? I know you're not naive. Endora's family drove mine to bankruptcy, making my life miserable these past three years. You wouldn't believe me, siding with her because she 'saved your life.' Maybe now you'll see?]

The last message from Tiana was dripping with sarcasm: [After you disappeared, she came to Emperor City causing trouble, never even met me. 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 more messages from Tiana.

Parker's fingers clenched around his phone, his gaze turning colder as he viewed the photos of Endora's escapades.

Truth be told, he felt more disgusted than disappointed.

Aside from the revulsion, there was an odd sense of relief.

Ever since that night Endora 'sacrificed' herself to save him, his initial gratitude had evolved into a burdensome obligation.

The Doonan family, valuing honor above all, had decided he should marry Endora. They were engaged, but his feelings for her were nonexistent beyond that chaotic night three years ago.

That night, she was naive and crying, and he, under the influence, had almost taken her life.

But to think, Endora had been playing the field so openly.

Of course.

Cherry had mentioned, after his disappearance, Endora hadn't looked for him at all. Claiming love, yet proving to be fickle... Was she really the angel from that night?

Parker was in a daze.

But one thing was clear.

Thanks to Tiana's evidence, he could rightfully end things with Endora.

There was no need to linger; he didn't like Endora.

He had someone else on his mind.

As Parker contemplated, the bathroom door swung open, and Endora emerged, steam swirling around her, seductively bare, making a beeline for him, coquettishly uttering, "Parker, I'm done!" Parker turned, almost blinded by the sight.

His expression stiffened, his face darkening, devoid of any warmth, "Why aren't you dressed?"

Endora, wrapping her arms around his shirt, slithered closer, "Oops, forgot to bring a change. I called for you, but you didn't respond. Guess I had no choice but to come out like this." "Parker...it's getting late, why don't we head to bed..."

"Please get dressed!" Parker, sidestepping her touch sharply.

Endora bit her lip, playing the persistent card.

She reached towards his belt, teasing, "We've been together for three years, why bother with clothes? You'll just end up taking them off..."

Her voice was sultry, her lips inching closer.

Parker's gaze darkened, pushing her away without a second thought.

Thinking about her dates with all those men made him feel sick. He firmly grabbed her wrist, his tone cold and mocking, "Endora, I haven't touched you in three years."

"You'd think you were all innocent and naive."

But now, I gotta say, you're pretty slick.

Where'd you learn all that?"

Endora froze for a moment, realizing she'd been too forward, her flirtatious tactics all too apparent.

She offered an awkward smile, "Parker, come on, I'm 26. Haven't I been around the block? Haven't I seen the world?"

"You've never been 'around the block'?" Parker's glasses seemed to chill, a cold glare targeting her directly.

Endora's heart skipped a beat. This man, once he got angry, was as dangerous as they come.

He had a reputation, and from what Endora had heard, Parker's methods were the stuff of nightmares.

She shivered slightly.

Without a word, Parker tossed a blanket at her and slammed his phone down on the nearby table, no longer bothering to look at her, "The 'blocks' you've been around, Endora, are probably way more than I ever imagined!" Endora looked down to see photos of various men she'd dated!

What...who was digging into her past?

Then she saw the name 'Tiana' among the clutter, a surge of hatred filling her eyes. That woman was targeting her again!