All Chapters of The Winter Knows No Frost: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Olive Winters’ voice lingered in my ears like a haunting refrain. “Maybe I should take Neal instead. Eira’s so delicate, and Liam’s strength would better protect her.”I jolted awake, memories of my past life crashing over me like a relentless wave.Before I could speak, she turned to the elder of the twin bodyguards, Liam Ramos, with practiced gracious poise. “Liam, I entrust my sister to you. Protect her well.”I stared at her, my heart gone cold.In my previous life, her feigned kindness ensnared me completely. After she chose Liam, I hesitated—and she offered to swap bodyguards.I naively believed she cared about me.In truth, she’d already counted on my soft heart, certain I would never accept anyone’s “sacrifice.”That way, she could keep the bodyguard she wanted and burnish her reputation for kindness.I didn’t see her true face until our father’s enemies kidnapped us.This time, I cut her performance short. “Alright.”Olive froze, her face a mask of shock. She hadn't

Chapter 2

Neal's fervent display brought a bitter smile to my lips.In my past life, he never uttered a word to me for five years. Yet now, to remain by Olive's side, he broke his silence so swiftly.Liam finally broke his silence. "My skills aren't bad either. Let me protect Miss Olive Winters."Richard thought for a moment, then proposed, "Let's settle this with a duel. The victor will stay with Olive."The twins clashed instantly.Neal fought with ruthless precision, striking at Liam's vulnerabilities as if he were a mortal enemy, not a brother. Liam held back initially, but as Neal's ferocity intensified, he retaliated with equal force.In the end, Neal edged out a narrow victory.Richard proclaimed Neal as Olive's bodyguard, then turned to me almost as an afterthought. "Liam, you'll protect Eira."Olive's feigned distress melted away. Neal, after all, was the more striking of the two."Please, sir, send me back to the black market," Liam pleaded....Richard's face darkened, his

Chapter 3

Richard stepped in, frowning. "Eira, is this truly your wish?""Yes," I confirmed. "I want neither of them."The two men's faces tightened. Neal glared, as if questioning my audacity. It stirred a familiar pang and ignited my suspicion."And your safety?" Richard asked, his concern a hollow pretense."I wish to join the company," I replied. "The professional security team there will ensure my protection."...Richard hesitated, then agreed.In my past life, I poured my heart into Neal, blind to the workings of our family's enterprise, which left me isolated and vulnerable. This time, I would seize control of my destiny, starting with mastering the company's operations.Richard placed me in the marketing department, starting at the lowest rung.He likely assumed I'd falter quickly, but I immersed myself in the work. During the day, I learned from seasoned colleagues; at night, I devoured professional texts.My efforts bore fruit, and soon I was making significant strides.Col

Chapter 4

Neal's head snapped to the side, a red mark blooming on his cheek.He turned back slowly, disbelief in his eyes. "You...""A bodyguard does not command their master!" I snapped, turning to walk away.The three stood stunned in my wake....I had believed that vigilance in this life would shield me from harm. I was wrong. The kidnapping came regardless.When the cold blade pressed against my neck, I didn't resist, my fingers quietly triggering the emergency call on my phone. I closed my eyes, the fear from my past life creeping in, but this time, my heart stayed calm.The lead kidnapper toyed with his dagger. "Take a guess. Who will Richard save first, you or his illegitimate daughter?"I remained silent, listening for sounds beyond the warehouse walls. Soon, the heavy iron door crashed open, and two figures burst in.They quickly spotted Olive, huddled in a corner.Neal rushed to her, his voice trembling with an urgency I'd never heard. "Don't be afraid. We're here."Liam fo

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

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

Chapter 7

"I had the black market's contacts dig into our past," Liam said. "We were not orphans. Our parents were killed by Richard's enemies. He took us in to mold us into sacrificial pawns."Neal's eyes widened. "What?""He knew our origins," Liam explained. "He bound us to Olive to make us loyal, even dying for them. That kidnapping wasn't an accident. He leaked the location to test us."Neal's world spun. He had believed pursuing Olive was his choice, but it was all a manipulation. His coldness toward me and his devotion to Olive were both part of Richard's design.He gripped the file, nearly tearing it. His eyes, once fixed on Olive, clouded with regret."What about Eira?" he asked hoarsely.Liam pulled out a photo. "The black market said Richard targeted her mother's fortune, even scheming against infant Eira. If her mother hadn't moved key assets overseas, Eira would've been..."He trailed off, but the implication pierced Neal like an icicle.He remembered me in my past life, rea

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. "

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

Chapter 10

"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.

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