NovelEnglish"Chloe!" "Chloe! Where are you?" Pax felt a wave of panic wash over him. He had combed through every nook and cranny of the room. But there was no sign of Chloe. The fear in Pax's heart grew with each passing second. Chloe hadn't gone out; he was sure of it. Just three minutes ago, she had been right there. How could she have just vanished into thin air? His mind kept replaying Connor's words, and for sreason, doubt began to creep in. After confirming Chloe wasn't in the room, Pax bolted out to find Connor. But Connor wasn't in his room either.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt that moment, Connor stood on a rooftop, gazing into the distance. He glanced at his watch, feeling an immense weight in his chest. Had Teddy not received his email? He had asked Teddy to head back to Riverbrook to pick up Marian. Marian was their only ticket out of this mess. If Teddy flew the plane directly here, knowing Claire's temperament, she'd likely have it shot down. Only if Marian was on board would Claire hesitate. But according to the time, Teddy should have arrived by now. Connor stared at the distant sea, black as ink and seemingly hiding countless sins and dangers.
"My foolish little brother, what are you waiting for?" Claire's voice cfrom behind him. Connor wasn't surprised. He turned around calmly and said, "I'm glad you finally decided to see me." Claire smiled and took a few steps forward, holding a velvet box. "You gavethis, how could I not come?" She opened the box to reveal a human tooth. It was Barrett's. Chloe had originally knocked out one of Barrett's molars.
"He's in a very safe place, but one you definitely can't find," Connor replied.
"Where is he now?" Claire asked, her tone neutral. Connor studied Claire's expression. Ever since he found out Barrett was Claire's lover, he had seen Barrett as a bargaining chip. But he wasn't sure if Claire would take the bait.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"So, you brought this towith what intention?" "I want to exchange Barrett for them." Claire was straightforward, "Okay, but are we talking about Diana or Chloe?" Connor frowned. "I want both of them." Claire adjusted her coat. "I never make a losing deal. One for one, that's fair." Connor's expression darkened. Claire turned to look at him. "I'll give you a minute to think." Connor instinctively looked up, but Claire suddenly laughed. "Stop looking. Teddy won't come. He won't find Marfan either. You have no savior you're now isolated and helpless, just like an in this sea. You can only beg me."
Connor didn't hesitate. "I beg you. Please let them go. They're
innocent. Whatever it is, thot Then content is on Enenbvelxo.com! swn
Claire laughed, her laughter eerily distinct in the quiet night. "In my eyes, they are a part of you. One is the
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
