Chapter 856

Connor held his phone tightly in his hand. Before jumping into action, he took another glance at it. Claire still hadn't called. Wasting no time, he tossed the phone to Teddy and grabbed a shovel, starting to dig the grave himself. Just as his shovel hit the dirt, Teddy's phone rang. Rushing over, Teddy handed it to him, "Boss, it's Claire."

Connor didn't hurry to answer. Instead, he kept digging, scoop after scoop, until he finally unearthed a small box. Opening it, he revealed a white jade urn, containing Hank's ashes. With all the media cameras focused on him, Connor's face remained unreadable. He slowly raised the urn above his head, and the crowd held its breath. Was he going to smash it? But no, he gently lowered it back down.

Teddy understood the subtle message. Connor was signaling to Claire that if anything happened to Chloe, the urn wouldn't be spared. As Teddy's phone kept vibrating, Connor finally picked up. Keeping his emotions in check, his voice came out steady, "Sis, you finally decided to call."

voice was filled with agony. "Connor, if you

harm a single hair on my wife's head, and I'll scatter these ashes to

see Chloe? Bring the ashes and come

dispersed, and Connor, along with his team, returned to the old mansion. Their goal was clear: force Claire to make her move. Isaac

she was ready for them. Still, Isaac

"No need

come to me soon enough Just as he said that, his phone buzzed with a

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