Chloe quickly zeroed in on the main point, "Are you saying we're completely cut off from the outside world, like birds trapped in a cage on this island?"

Suddenly, it dawned on Chloe that the grand theater's architecture looked like a giant birdcage. Everyone on this island-whether it was the handsome but mute bartenders, the actors doomed to perform only once in their lifetime, or even them-were all Claire's caged playthings, unable to escape.

Connor spoke up again, "Don't worry too much. Teddy and I have a secret code. If he can't reach me, it means I'm in trouble, and he'll figure something out."

Connor locked eyes with Chloe, "If you get a chance, you have to leave. Don't worry about anyone else. Just go. Don't hesitate, okay?"

Chloe looked back at Connor, her face slowly calming down, "What about you?”

Connor's eyes darkened a bit, "Don't worry, I won't die. I'll negotiate with her. I still have one last card to play."

But even Connor wasn't sure if Claire would care about that card. His situation was pretty dire. Right now, breaking the island's communication blockade was crucial. Luckily, this was his specialty. All he needed was a computer.

to the villa. Starting today, you need to stick with Pax like glue, and ideally... even share a room with him at night.

could only nod and

drove them to the seaside castle

computer, we'd

study on the third

"I've been there too, but today the

gone there, the door had keys in it. But when Connor checked at noon, the keys had been taken by the

Chloe said, "That's easy."

or electronic lock, just a traditional keyhole. The lock and key were handcrafted, like something out of a Medieval castle, with the keys themselves being quite

pulled a slender silver pin from her hair. She inserted it into the keyhole and jiggled

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