Connor shook his head, "It's just not happening, Diana. Take care of yourself, okay?"

With that, Connor turned and walked away, his steps long and determined. Diana stood there, tears pouring down her cheeks like rain. She understood exactly what Connor meant. But after all these years, he had become her whole world. And now, with everything crashing down around her, how could she possibly think straight?

Meanwhile...

Chloe had been waiting in the private dining room for ages, and Connor still hadn't come back. Anxiety started creeping in. She couldn't even enjoy the fancy food in front of her anymore. So, she decided to get up and look for him. The problem was, she had no clue where he might be.

Luckily, just as she stepped out, she bumped into the waiter who had shown them in.

"Excuse me," Chloe asked, "Do you know which room Claire booked?"

"Ms. Claire?" The name was practically famous around there. Chloe nodded.

8,"

8 on this floor. She was actually one floor up. He wanted to let Chloe know

past a security door, she overheard some voices coming from below. At first, she didn't pay it much mind. But then she caught snippets like "Room 8" and

Claire really be planning to drug Connor? As she listened more closely, it became clear

many people in Room 8, how am I supposed

for the one who's all stiff and straight-laced. Oh, and he has

guy's a big deal. Aren't we going to get into trouble

it, wait in the room. I'll bring him over and you can record everything.

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the security door Chloe

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