No sooner had the words left their mouths than Barrett and Diana came down the spiral staircase together. Diana's eyes widened in surprise when she saw Chloe and Connor approaching side by side. Could i be that they had paired up too?

Barrett and Diana reached them, and Barrett couldn't help but tease, "So, Chloe and Connor, you two hit it off as well, huh?"

Chloe replied with a touch of nonchalance, "It's just the prize for winning the cooking contest on the show."

Diana felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had been regretting her decision ever since she got on the plane with Barrett. She had never gone against Connor's wishes before and knew he was only looking out for her. She couldn't help but wonder if Connor would stop caring about her now.

"Uncle Connor," Diana began, her voice hesitant. "I need to talk to you."

Barrett, sensing the moment, said, "Alright, I'll leave you two to it. Catch up with me later." Chloe turned to the butler and said, "Please, show me to my room." She then followed the butler, leaving Diana and Connor alone.

Diana led Connor to a secluded garden, far from any cameras. "Uncle Connor, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so stubborn," Diana apologized, her voice filled with remorse.

move yet, and I don't know what her true intentions are. We have to be careful with every step. I

grew deeper. "I won't act out again, Uncle Connor. Whatever you want me to

nodded. "Keep your distance from Barrett. I can't be sure, but his

you say,

softened. "Just be cautious and don't give Claire any chance to exploit us." He gently patted Diana's head. "Be good, now.

gesture, every word reminded her of the Connor she had known and loved. He had taken a few steps away when Diana, biting her lip, made a bold decision. She ran up to him and hugged him from behind, her eyes

body trembling with nerves.

her courage, she blurted out, "Uncle Connor, I love you.

pouring out in a rush. "When I was twelve, trapped in Claire's basement and barely alive, you appeared like an angel That's when I started falling for you. Later, when you

waiting for me to grow up, and that made me so happy. Well, I've grown

me be

in one breath,

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