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.

left the room and rode the elevator up to private dining

you need from me?" he

is thriving, almost on par with The Garden now. It's such a shame Amelia, that poor girl, couldn't stick around to enjoy the good

above, and she'll see

first to save her from that fire, but alas, fate had other

been the

knew who was behind it, but there was never any proof. That was Claire's cunning. Over the years, she'd committed countless misdeeds and even had a few lives on her conscience. But she always

he asked, "Big sis, did you really call me

and poured herself a glass of wine. "Of course

had figured Claire

looking for him. She had

to trade Barrett for Chloe or Diana's life, which showed he mattered to

demanded, her tone

in it for me?"

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