Night fell over the Swiss Alps, cloaking the Grand Ancestral Manor in a quiet, majestic darkness. Snow began to fall softly outside, coating the grand stone courtyards in a fresh layer of white.Inside the sprawling West Wing assigned to Victoria's family, the high-ceilinged suite was warm, lit by the gentle crackle of a grand marble fireplace.Chloe was curled up on the plush carpet near the hearth, fast asleep, hugging her puppy Prince tightly. Across the room, Leo sat at a polished rosewood desk, three laptop monitors open in front of him, glowing with lines of encrypted network traffic.Ethan stood near the French doors overlooking the balcony, holding two cups of hot spiced tea. He turned as Victoria walked out of the adjoining dressing room, wearing a soft cream cashmere sweater and trousers, her dark hair falling loosely over her shoulders.He walked over, handing her a cup with a gentle smile. "How are you holding up, Chairwoman?"Victoria took a slow sip of the tea, feeling t
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