The Silhouette of Us
The cottage fell into a deep, rhythmic stillness, the only sound being the slow, steady pop of the remaining embers in the brick fireplace.
Jillian Michaels sat on the edge of the plush sofa, head tilted back against the leather cushion, looking out at the silent snow falling against the dark glass of the bay window. The room was dark, lit only by the low orange pulse of the hearth. For a year, the former titan of Wall Street had learned to appreciate this hour—the absolute lack of urgency, the total silence of the corporate servers, and the complete safety of the cove.
A soft rustle of silk broke the quiet air.