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.

in Room 8," the

towards Room 8. But then, the waiter had a sudden realization-Claire wasn't in Room 8 on this floor. She was actually one floor up. He wanted to let Chloe know but she was already gone. With

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 "drug." That made her stop

As she listened more closely, it became clear something was off.

are so many people in Room 8, how am I supposed to know which one

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

deal. Aren't we going

The drug's undetectable after half an hour. Once you've done it, wait in the room. I'll

dirt

swne

he'll be

the crack in the security door Chloe

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