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.

to private dining room number 8. Inside,

there something you need from me?" he

thriving, almost on par with The Garden now. It's

above, and she'll see

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

the

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, she'd committed countless misdeeds

didn't want to dwell on it, so he asked, "Big sis, did

sat down and poured herself a glass of wine. "Of course there's something.

had figured Claire

for him. She had

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

demanded,

it for me?" Connor

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