Chapter 864

"Chloe, thank you for coming into my life," Connor murmured, his voice so low it almost seemed like he was talking to himself. Chloe felt a bittersweet ache in her heart. She usually savored his sweet words, but now they sounded like a

goodbye.

"When we get out of here, how about you whip up your amazing sweet and sour ribs for me every day?" Chloe asked, her eyes twinkling. She could never get enough of Connor's ribs, with their perfect blend of tangy and sweet.

"Absolutely. As long as it makes you happy, I'll make anything for you," Connor replied. He paused, then added with a playful grin, "But since your husband is a busy CEO, maybe I should show you the recipe? The trick is a few plums; they really make the dish. Start by blanching a couple of pounds of ribs in cold water..."

my cooking's a disaster. Even if you teach me, it'll be no use. I just

laughed softly, "Alright, alright, I'll

seemed to blur, and when the door finally swung open, it wasn't Claire and Barrett who walked in. Instead, a group of mercenary bodyguards appeared.

forest canopy. Outside, a makeshift kitchen had been set up, ingredients scattered around. The blue-eyed guard, holding his AK, steered Connor towards

Barrett and Claire were nowhere in sight. Not surprising, given the ramshackle state of the place they likely had somewhere better to

his surroundings. There were seven armed bodyguards patrolling the area. The compound consisted of four

be here overnight. A flicker of hope

supplies ran low, he suggested a quick forage for more fruits and veggies nearby. Naturally, two burly

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