Connor chimed in, "It's my eldest sister. She's here too and spotted us when we parked."

Chloe took a sip of her soup. "So, what's she want with you?"

Connor replied, "I'll head over to her private dining room for a bit; you keep enjoying your meal."

Chloe set her spoon down. "I'll tag along."

Connor gave Chloe's shoulder a reassuring pat. "No need, just keep eating. I'll be back before you know it."

"Don't sweat it. This is my turf; she can't pull anything here."

Connor's eyes steeled with determination. "Plus, I'm not making the same mistake twice."

Chloe had faith in Connor. After all, Jeffery had just given Claire a stern punishment yesterday. Surely, she wouldn't stir up any trouble now.

up to private dining room number 8. Inside, there

you need from me?" he

with The Garden

from above, and she'll see what happens to the one

I sent people in first to save her from

had been the legal

White, supporting him immensely. She had built the entire Eldridge Elites' intelligence network. Yet, she perished in that mysterious blaze. Everyone knew who was behind it, but there was never any proof. That was Claire's cunning. Over the years,

to dwell on it, so he asked, "Big sis, did you

and poured herself a glass of wine.

had figured

him.

to trade Barrett for Chloe or Diana's life, which showed he mattered to her. Connor's voice was cool and detached. "Somewhere

demanded, her

in it for

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