Chapter 302



"We're pretty close to the base, probably within a mile. Juztin just took us on a detour," Connor said.

Chloe raised an eyebrow. "How do you know that?"

Connor pointed up at a wild apple tree. "In these woods, the cameras are set up in a pattern. If I'm right, there's one every hundred meters in each direction-north, south, east, and west. On our way here, we passed 48 cameras, so I'd say we're about a mile out."

"Next, we just need to follow the pattern. Find one camera, and I can figure out the route back," he explained.

Chloe was stunned. "But so many cameras look identical. How do you know their positions?"

Connor grinned. "Each camera has unique surroundings. I've memorized them and mapped them out. Find one, and we're golden."

He looked at Chloe. "Even if we miss a camera, I kinda remember the way. Worst case, we walk a few extra miles."

A flicker of amazement crossed Chloe's face. She knew Connor was sharp, but this was next-level.

Connor teased, raising an eyebrow, "If you wanna compliment me, just say it."

Chloe scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself."

Meanwhile, in the livestream chat:

[What on earth is Connor talking about? Do you need a degree to understand reality shows now?]

[Connor is so full of himself and wants Chloe to praise him. Does he think Chloe cares?]

Getting back wasn't the issue now. The real challenge was figuring out how to bring some freshwater back.

Chloe scanned the area and spotted

Juztin watched in awe, admiration growing in his eyes. Chloe was just as impressive as Belle had said.

Chloe made three leaf funnels and handed one to each person. "Let's fill these up with water. Three should be enough."

They headed to the stream. As Chloe squatted down, her gaze fixed on the water.

Juztin, having filled his leaf, walked over. "Chloe, what are you looking at?"

"Look, there are shrimp in there," Chloe pointed to the clear water.

Juztin peered into the rushing stream. Sure enough, there were fish, shrimp, and crabs. Quite a few, actually.

"Chloe, you're not thinking of

catching some, are you?" Juztin,

who Chloe had scolded

Chloe stood up and began taking off her shoes.

Juztin continued, "Chloe, this isn't just any stream. It's deep and fast. Going in could be dangerous."