LIFE WILL FOREVER BE CHANGED FOR CHLOE AND THE MAI IN THE SUMMER FINALE EPISODE OF ABC FAMILY'S ORIGINAL SERIES , "THE NINE LIVES OF CHLOE KING," TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 9:00PM ET/PT

Burbank, CA (July 27, 2011) - Chloe's safety and that of the San Francisco Mai are gravely compromised as The Order's determination to kill the Uniter intensifies, in the summer finale episode of "The Nine Lives of Chloe King," Tuesday, August 16 at 9:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

Still coping with her unresolved feelings for Brian, Chloe agrees to accompany him to meet his grandmother, Olivia, who was presumed dead. As Brian and Olivia become reacquainted, Chloe finally receives the email she's been hoping for; her father is in San Francisco and needs to see Chloe immediately. Desperate to see her dad again and get some answers, Chloe agrees to keep their plans secret. Will she be reunited with her father, or will this meeting have fatal consequences?

Alek overhears Chloe admit to her mother that, while she does have feelings for him, she is in love with Brian. Heartbroken, Alek unknowingly leaves Chloe alone - and unprotected - just when she needs him the most.

Meanwhile, Valentina's life hangs in the balance when she realizes that Zane's intentions have nothing to do with his feelings for Jasmine. Paralyzed by Zane's cruelty, Valentina is unable to prevent her daughter from walking into his trap and is forced to watch as Jasmine fights for her life. A horrified Alek finally returns home and is shocked to learn that Zane holds the secret to his past.

"The Nine Lives of Chloe King" is executive-produced by Dan Berendsen ("Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Hannah Montana: The Movie") and John Ziffren ("Melissa & Joey," "Make It or Break It") with Alloy Entertainment's Leslie Morgenstein ("Pretty Little Liars," "The Lying Game," "Gossip Girl," "The Vampire Diaries") and Gina Girolamo. The one-hour drama is based on the book series "The Nine Lives of Chloe King" by Liz Braswell.

The series stars Skyler Samuels ("The Gates") as Chloe King; Amy Pietz ("The Office," "Caroline in the City") as Meredith King; Grey Damon ("True Blood," "Friday Night Lights") as Brian; newcomer Grace Phipps as Amy; Benjamin Stone ("10 Things I Hate About You") as Alek; Alyssa Diaz ("Southland") as Jasmine; and Ki Hong Lee ("The Secret Life of the American Teenager") as Paul.

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