Chapter 807

Claire's attendant stepped up and tried the handle, but the door wouldn't budge.

"Miss, it's locked from the inside," the servant said, trembling slightly. By now, everyone's curiosity and suspicion were through the roof.

Claire's face was a mask of indifference as she coolly commanded, "Break the lock."

Muffled sounds drifted from inside, sounding like a woman's moans, but it was hard to tell for sure. Still, the crowd was nearly convinced by the servant's earlier claim, especially since Eve and Mr. Connor had indeed vanished together. If it were true, this would be a scandal of epic proportions.

Claire, however, showed no interest in sparing the couple any dignity, intent on tearing away their last shred of privacy. It was clear to all what she intended: to see Connor disgraced and abandoned.

Kent, looking particularly troubled, was convinced the woman inside was likely Eve. He couldn't bear the thought of his daughter being exposed in such a shameful way.

the door, saying, "Claire, I think Pax and Eve might be elsewhere. We should look around." Kent's intention was plain; he wanted to

however, was unyielding. "Mr. Kent, opening this door is

rare show of vulnerability, pleaded, "Claire, please, don't open

happening inside, as long as the door remained closed, as long as there was no direct evidence, there was still a chance for things to be smoothed

led Kent aside, leaving him feeling completely defeated. At that moment, the lock was

on..The man was mostly covering the woman, concealing her from view. All anyone could see was the

moans.

stunned, many gasping in shock. Several people had already whipped out

faint, satisfied smile tugged

stepped inside.

someone noted,

Isn't that Barrett, that

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