The two briefly separated, with Damon pecking at her, his low and enticing voice gently echoing into the air.
"So tell me, what was all that ruckus about yesterday?"
Chloe, clinging to Damon, tried to steady her erratic breathing.
"I... I just set a trap for him."
"What?"
"Well, he's been after me anyway, so I can't just stand there and let him hit me head-on. I think he's been struggling to find a way to deal with me, so I thought I'd help him out."d2
Damon raised an eyebrow, "So, you purposely confronted Addie at the Harper Mansion and disclosed your plans to the press in public? All part of your scheme?"
Chloe nodded affirmatively. Damon, noting her discomfort, held her and led her to the living room couch.
Upon sinking into the soft couch, Chloe found a comfortable position and continued. "Robin, he wants to uphold loyalty and righteousness. He clearly wants to target you and me, but he hesitates, all in an attempt to maintain a virtuous image in public. I'm just giving him the opportunity he's been looking for. Otherwise, knowing that there are people out there waiting to pounce, it's nerve-racking..."
Chloe sighed, her expression twisted with frustration, "Robin is too cautious, always hesitating, and it's driving me crazy..."
At this, Damon chuckled, "Is that all?"
Chloe grinned, "Just the beginning."
"However, at yesterday's press conference, Robin didn't mention anything you expected him to."
"I guess he's thinking of catching me red-handed?"
Damon fell silent for a moment, "You are repeatedly challenging my grandfather and Robin publicly. You’re determined to drag yourself into this, huh?"
The smile on Chloe's face gradually faded, replaced by a serious expression. "I want to help you. There are things that you can't do, but I can."
After a moment of thought, she added, "You've poured so much time and effort into the Harper family. We can't just abandon it. If you want to fight, Robin won't outdo you..."
"It's too late." Damon cut her off with an indifferent tone.
Chloe was taken aback. "What's too late?"
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