Chapter 569. Too Convenient? Just Once?

“We should head in, too,” Ximena said, motioning toward the entrance.

Zora lifted her gown slightly and followed her inside. Connor trailed behind them.

As they neared the main theater entrance, Zora leaned in and said, “Mom, go on ahead. I’m going to stop by the restroom.”

Ximena didn’t think much of it and went in alone, while Zora turned and threw Connor a look.

Lowering her voice, she said, “Connor, come here. I need to talk to you.”

Without waiting for a reply, Zora walked toward the restrooms, veering off into a nearby service corridor. Connor hesitated—he’d promised Yasmin he was done with Zora—but curiosity got the better of him. With a sigh, he followed her inside and closed the door behind them.

“What do you want?” he asked sharply. “Aren’t you worried someone might see us?”

He assumed she’d dragged him here for the usual reason—and if so, he wasn’t interested. One more scandalous photo, and his dad would break his legs.

Zora