Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

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.

glue, and ideally... even share a room with him at night. If things get rough, he can

having chosen to side with Connor, could only nod and follow his

to the seaside castle villa. Soon, they

a computer, we'd have a much better shot

added, "There's a study on the third floor. I've been there. It

in, "I've been there too, but today the door

door had keys in it. But when Connor checked at noon, the keys had been taken by the butler Connor was considering looking for

Chloe said, "That's easy."

wasn't secured by some high-tech password or electronic lock, just a traditional keyhole. The lock and key were handcrafted, like something

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