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Chapter 5

Author: Eira Winters
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The car drove through the night, stopping at a secluded dock by dawn.

I stared at the cargo ship's silhouette against the horizon and exhaled deeply. Wallace handed me a black suitcase with new identity papers and cash.

"This ship will take you to Singapore, and then you'll fly to Switzerland," he said. "Your mother left a trust fund there, and her loyal staff manage her businesses. They'll meet you. She told me to keep this safe, in case the Winters ever failed you."

I traced the suitcase's cold metal lock, my eyes stinging. My mother had never mentioned this, but she'd planned my escape long ago.

Before I boarded the ship, Wallace grabbed my wrist, worry in his eyes. "Switzerland is cold, Miss. Your leg..."

I squeezed his rough hand, its calluses grounding me. "Don't worry, Wallace. I'm no longer the girl who wept over a fall."

As the horn cut through the morning fog, I glanced at his hunched figure on the dock and stepped onto the gangway.

Out at sea, my phone lost signa
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    "Give me one more chance, even if it's just to stay by your side and make it right," Neal said bitterly.His plea was cut short by a cold gun barrel. Kirk stepped out of the shadows, aiming at Neal's forehead."This isn't the Winters Mansion," Kirk warned. "You don't get to make a scene here. One more step, and the bullet won't care who you are."Neal froze, the light in his eyes fading. Liam grabbed his arm. "Let's go."My assistant came back with the flash drive. "The tech team says the financial records are solid. Enough to put Richard behind bars."I traced the ice-crack pattern on a painting's frame. "Hold off. Olive loves being the center of attention. I want her to watch everything she cherishes crumble."...Half a month later, the Winters Group's stock crashed.Through my mother's offshore company, I anonymously leaked evidence of Richard's embezzlement.Soon, old scandals resurfaced, banks withdrew loans, partners abandoned ship, and reporters besieged the mansion.

  • The Winter Knows No Frost   Chapter 9

    Seeing my resolve, Kirk relented. "Alright, I'll bolster security."Days later, Liam and Neal appeared at the gallery."Eira!" Neal's voice was rougher than I remembered.I turned to see them standing there, one behind the other. He continued, "We've been looking for you."I kept my tone flat, treating them like strangers. "Oh."Neal's face paled, and he stepped forward, only to be halted by a guard. The gallery's security, handpicked ex-soldiers, formed a protective semicircle around me."I messed up," Neal said urgently. "In my past life, I was blind, fooled by Olive."I raised a brow, cutting him off with a smirk. "Past life? You seem to know more about it than I do. All I recall is someone feigning muteness and OCD for five years, ignoring me, then throwing his life away for another woman."His lips trembled, his eyes webbed with red. "I-I didn't know she was pretending or that they used us as pawns."I stepped closer and stared at him. Those eyes, once only for Olive, now

  • The Winter Knows No Frost   Chapter 8

    "When she fell off the horse saving you, you called it an accident," Neal pointed out. "But I found out that you pushed her, fearing she'd outshine you and your dad would notice her. You've been tormenting her ever since."Olive trembled, speechless."Enough!" Richard roared. "Keep talking nonsense, and I'll have you dealt with!""Try me!" Neal scoffed. "We know your purpose of hiring us. To be your shield from your enemies, right? With Eira gone, you're counting on us to seize her mother's assets, aren't you?"Richard's face twisted as his intentions were laid bare. He raised his cane, but Liam stopped him. "I wouldn't do that if I were you. We've got bigger problems."Richard glared but lowered his cane, aware of the predicament. He warned them, "Watch yourselves, or you'll regret it."He stormed off, and Olive trailed him, throwing Neal a venomous look.Neal sank to the ground, clutching his hair in pain and regret. "We screwed up badly."Liam sighed, patting his shoulder. "

  • The Winter Knows No Frost   Chapter 7

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  • The Winter Knows No Frost   Chapter 6

    A young expat named Aaron waited at the dock. "Wallace filled me in. I'll accompany you for the rest of the journey. Your mother's businesses are managed by Mr. Sexton. He is waiting in Zurich."I nodded, suppressing the emotions swelling within. "Thank you."On the flight to Zurich, I rested by the window.My phone buzzed with a message from Kirk Sexton, accompanied by a detailed list of my mother's assets—hotels, galleries, shares in tech companies—far vaster than I had imagined.It turned out she had never relied on the Winters family. She'd built a fortress for us.Richard murdered her, not solely for her cash; he coveted this hidden wealth.Kirk greeted me at the airport, handing over a file. "Miss, this is the equity transfer your mother entrusted to me. She instructed that everything pass to you upon adulthood."I opened it to see her bold signature, dated a week before her death.She had foreseen her fate. The realization struck like a blade.Kirk's voice sharpened. "R

  • The Winter Knows No Frost   Chapter 5

    ...The car drove through the night, stopping at a secluded dock by dawn.I stared at the cargo ship's silhouette against the horizon and exhaled deeply. Wallace handed me a black suitcase with new identity papers and cash."This ship will take you to Singapore, and then you'll fly to Switzerland," he said. "Your mother left a trust fund there, and her loyal staff manage her businesses. They'll meet you. She told me to keep this safe, in case the Winters ever failed you."I traced the suitcase's cold metal lock, my eyes stinging. My mother had never mentioned this, but she'd planned my escape long ago.Before I boarded the ship, Wallace grabbed my wrist, worry in his eyes. "Switzerland is cold, Miss. Your leg..."I squeezed his rough hand, its calluses grounding me. "Don't worry, Wallace. I'm no longer the girl who wept over a fall."As the horn cut through the morning fog, I glanced at his hunched figure on the dock and stepped onto the gangway.Out at sea, my phone lost signa

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