The Winter Knows No Frost Novel

Chapter 7 *25 Bonus at "I had the black market's contacts dig into past, la salle "We were not orphans. Our parents were killed by Richard's enemies. He took us in to mold as it saffic pawns." Neal's eyes widened. "What?" "He knew our origins," Liam explained "He bound to make us loyal, even dying for them. That kidnapping wasn't an accident. He tried the location to tes Neal's world spum. He had believed pursuing dive was his choice, but it was all a manipulation. His coldness toward me and his devotion to Olive were both part of Richard's desig 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 marken 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 ille He remembered me in my past life, reading by the window while clutching that frost-flower bookmark. He'd found me gloomy and burdensome, never imagining 1 had been trapped in a vicious plot since birth.

His voice shook "Did we err so gravely?" Liam patted his shoulder, sighing. "Too late for that "** The study door opened, and out came Olive supporting a livid Richard. Her eyes flickered. "Discussing something? Well, my dad is going to promote you." The Ramos brothers pulled away, their distance cold and deliberate, Olive's smile wavered, but she quickly masked her unease. "What's wrong? Still upset about Eira? I miss her, too. Neal stared at her. "Do you?" Olive flinched, turning on the waterworks. "Why would you say that?

We fight sometimes, but she is my sister." Neal's voice was low but sharp. "In the warehouse, you saw the knife at her throat and didn't say a word. When you looked back at her, I saw the smugness in your eyes. A was mot mistaken, was 1?" Olive's face paled, and she glanced at Richard, who slammed his cane down. "You're just a bodyguard! How dare you question your employer?" Neal ignored him, staring Olive down. She bit her lip "A didn't.

How could you think of me like that?" Neal was unmoved Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.