All Chapters of Faking Her Death to Ski with Him: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

I glanced at Hazel Mullins indifferently. "Miss Mullins, you're mistaken."Before I could finish, her gaze suddenly fixed on my wrist. "What's with that bracelet?"She furrowed her brows and reached out to grab my wrist for a closer inspection. I sidestepped her grasp and lifted my hand, dangling the platinum bracelet engraved with "C&S" initials in front of her."You mean this?" I asked, a distant smile tugging at my lips. "It's obviously a couple's set for me and my wife."Her voice carried a note of tension. "Your wife?"She stepped closer, the surrounding chatter making her instinctively frown, but she pressed on. "But I'm your fiancée. The one you've always loved is me. How could you be wearing a couple's bracelet with someone else?"Her eyes locked onto my face, but her panic vanished in the next moment. She smirked, "I get it. You're still mad at me, so you're deliberately using something like this to provoke me, right?"She stated confidently, "You showed up here because

Chapter 2

Shortly after I hung up, my phone vibrated again. This time, it was my wife, Sonia Cervantes.I answered the call, my voice instinctively softening. "Hey, honey?"Her warm, steady voice came through the line. "I heard about the slope issue. Don't worry. I've already asked my assistant to handle it. With my influence, they'll definitely give us some leeway. You can ski whenever you want."I smiled, the frustration in my heart dissipating like smoke. "No need for that. You just finished your meeting. Don't go through the trouble. Actually, I was thinking of spending a few extra days at the summit chalet, enjoying the snow views as an early relaxation period. Postponing the skiing a bit is no big deal.""Alright," Sonia said, her tone filled with indulgence. "Have fun! I'll join you as soon as I wrap up here."After the call, I turned around to find Hazel eyeing me curiously.She seemed to have caught snippets of the conversation, a smug expression crossing her face. "What? Your so-

Chapter 3

Hans's description made me waver a bit.Our honeymoon stretched out ahead of us, and sticking solely to skiing might eventually feel monotonous.Money could buy most things, but they held no appeal for me anymore. This prize, however... its value wasn't in its price. It was more than a gift; it was an irreplaceable honeymoon memento."I'll think about it," I replied.On the day of the competition, I chose a blue professional ski suit and arrived at the starting line alone. The race was about to begin.Hazel stood there in a pure white ski outfit that accentuated her athletic figure. Rory, dressed in black, was adjusting her goggles. Against the snowy backdrop, they truly resembled a couple united in tackling an extreme challenge.I positioned myself quietly at the back of the group, focusing on my warm-up exercises while paying close attention to the gate setups on the course.The starting gun fired, and the competitors shot out like arrows. I was navigating the turn at the seco

Chapter 4

My pupils contracted as I instinctively tried to shift my balance, but it was too late. At high speed, I lost control, tumbling through the air and crashing hard into the safety netting.I raised my arms to shield my head, but a sharp pain shot through my shoulder and knee.Rory stumbled before being steadied from behind by Hazel, who had rushed over just in time. Exclamations of shock erupted from the staff and spectators along the course."Hazel, I-I didn't mean to." Rory's face turned pale, his voice trembling as he clutched her arm.His gaze flicked over her shoulder toward me, feigning innocence and panic. "I just wanted to say hi to Mr. Barton, but he seemed really angry. We argued a bit, and he suddenly cut me off. I lost my balance, and we collided. I'm sorry, Mr. Barton. It's all my fault. Are you okay?"The netting's ropes had left marks on my ski suit, and the searing pain in my knee made standing impossible. I was stuck in the snow, unable to move.Of course, I was no

Chapter 5

All eyes turned to the woman who had appeared out of nowhere.Hazel was stunned. "Ms. Cervantes?"Sonia's gaze didn't linger on her for a second. When she saw me trapped in the snow, my knee torn and bleeding through the fabric, anger flashed in her eyes. She shoved Hazel aside. "Medical team! Call the helicopter!"Her assistant sprang into action. Sonia hurried over in a few strides, carefully supporting me as she pulled me out of the deep snowdrift. "Are you okay?"She examined my body tensely, ensuring there were no other injuries. My taut nerves finally began to relax. With her help, I made my way toward the first-aid station down the mountain.Hazel snapped back to reality. "Clyde!"Sonia paused, casting a frigid glance her way. "For every ounce of pain my husband endured today, I'll make you repay it with the entirety of the Mullins Group."The medical helicopter arrived swiftly. Once onboard, Sonia gripped my hand tightly without saying a word. Yet the aura she exuded was

Chapter 6

The appraisal event began, temporarily halting the drama.Halfway through, the host unveiled an antique sapphire brooch named "Alpine Tear". One glance, and I found myself unable to look away.Sonia noticed and was about to raise her paddle, but a voice beat her to it. "Buy out the entire collection."I looked over, seeing it was Hazel. She must be out of her mind, believing she could purchase every single item in the appraisal.The audience erupted in murmurs, all eyes turning toward her.Rory was stunned for a moment before a smug grin spread across his face. Catching my gaze, he lifted his chin defiantly, his expression oozing triumph.Sonia glanced in Hazel's direction before offering me a reassuring smile. I shook my head, and she understood, lowering her paddle.After urgent discussions, the organizers ultimately agreed to Hazel's demand.As the event concluded, Hazel emerged carrying the presentation box for the "Alpine Tear".Rory eagerly stepped forward, brimming with

Chapter 7

Sonia sat by the bed, worry etched on her face, holding a glass of warm water."Nightmare?" she asked softly, bringing the glass to my lips.I nodded and took a sip. The warm liquid soothed my throat, gradually calming my racing heart."I'm here with you," she said, gently patting my back.Her familiar scent brought me a sense of security.The next day, Sonia flew to a neighboring city for a pre-scheduled international conference. Before leaving, she instructed the bodyguards to stay close to me."I'll be back soon," she said, hugging me and planting a kiss on my chin."I'm not a child," I chuckled. "Go ahead. Don't delay your work."After seeing her off, I decided to head to the rehabilitation center for physical therapy, so I had the driver take me there.Just after the session, I stepped out to find the bodyguards and driver waiting. As I approached the car, a black SUV suddenly screeched around the corner, slamming into our vehicle.A deafening crash rang out. My driver a

Chapter 8

"Clyde!" Sonia's voice trembled with fear and urgency.She rushed up, kicking over the bucket in Rory's hand. The antifreeze spilled across the floor, the odor intensifying.Only then did I see the face of the other person. It was Hazel, her eyes blazing with shock and fury.Rory froze, floundering. "H-Hazel? Let me explain. It was Clyde. He...""Explain what?" Hazel growled. "That your trauma was all fake? Or why you kidnapped him and what you planned to do?"She had overheard everything.Rory's face drained of color. He dropped to his knees, crawling over to clutch at her legs while sobbing bitterly, "I was wrong. It's all because I love you too much. I was afraid he'd take you away from me. You promised to help me recover, that we'd stay abroad forever. I just wanted to protect our happiness.""Our happiness?" Hazel's gaze hardened as she kicked him away. "I agreed to stay abroad so you could recover in peace, not for you to harm him with vile methods. You've disappointed me

Chapter 9

After the honeymoon ended, we returned home.The airport terminal was bustling with people coming and going. As we exited the VIP lane, something felt off.The crowd suddenly stirred. Then, a figure burst out from the throng, wielding a fruit knife.It was Hazel."You ruined everything! I'll kill you!" she screamed, pressing the blade to Sonia's throat, forcing her back step by step.My blood ran cold, my heart pounding in my chest. "Hazel, don't be rash. Put the knife down."Her eyes gleamed with madness. "Make her halt the acquisition of Mullins Group and come back to me. Then I'll let her go."For Sonia's safety, I almost blurted out my agreement, but Sonia, with the blade at her neck, gave me a reassuring shake of her head.In a flash, she twisted her body sideways, her elbow striking Hazel's ribs precisely.Hazel grunted in pain, her grip loosening. Sonia executed a flawless counter-grapple, snatching the knife and pinning Hazel down.The airport security officers closed

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