Chloe quickly zeroed in on the main point, "Are you saying we’re completely cut off from the outside world, like birds trapped in a cage on this island?”
Suddenly, it dawned on Chloe that the grand theater’s architecture looked like a giant birdcage. Everyone on this island—whether it was the handsome but mute bartenders, the actors doomed to perform only once in their lifetime, or even them—were all Claire’s caged playthings, unable to escape.
Connor spoke up again, “Don’t worry too much. Teddy and I have a secret code. If he can’t reach me, it means I’m in trouble, and he’ll figure something out.”
Connor locked eyes with Chloe, “If you get a chance, you have to leave. Don’t worry about anyone else. Just go. Don’t hesitate, okay?”
Chloe looked back at Connor, her face slowly calming down, “What about you?”
Connor’s eyes darkened a bit, “Don’t worry, I won’t die. I’ll negotiate with her. I still have one last card to play.”
But even Connor wasn’t sure if Claire would care about that card. His situation was pretty dire. Right now, breaking the island’s communication blockade was crucial. Luckily, this was his specialty. All he needed was a computer.
Connor said, “Let’s head back to the villa. Starting today, you need to stick with Pax like glue, and ideally… even share a room with him at night. If things get rough, he can be your leverage.”
Chloe, having chosen to side with Connor, could only nod and follow his plan, “Okay.”
Connor drove them to the seaside castle villa. Soon, they were inside.
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