The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 277

Chapter 277

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Roy’s hand tightened slightly around his phone.

Winter didn’t notice. It was far too subtle to catch.

She said to Roy, “Before, someone had something they could use against me. I’m taking care of all of that now, so it’ll be easier to leave when the time comes.”

As she spoke, she lowered her head and sniffed softly.

“It feels awful to have your life in someone else’s hands.”

Then she looked up and took a deep breath.

“There’s a whole world out there. Just thinking about it makes me feel free.”

Roy stayed quiet beside her. After a moment, he held his phone out to her.

She looked at the words on the screen.

“Have you decided where you want to go to start over?”

Winter thought for a few seconds, then shook her head.

“Not yet. I’ll probably move abroad.”

A faint crease formed between his brows.

“Do you still want to be a war correspondent?”

Winter looked at him in surprise. She hadn’t expected him to remember that her dream was to become a war correspondent.

“Maybe,” she said. “I still haven’t figured it out.”

“All right. When you leave, let me know. I’ll come see you off.”

Winter smiled.

“You’re so busy. By the time I leave, you might be away on assignment again. It’s okay. We’re friends. You don’t have to do that.”

Besides, she was planning to leave quietly. She might not even tell William.

Roy held the phone out to her again.

“Even if I can’t make it, tell me anyway.”

Thinking about the time they had spent together, Winter realized that this cold, sharp-tongued coach had slowly become someone she genuinely trusted. In the end, she nodded.

“Okay. I’ll tell you before I go.”

She checked the time and said, “It’s almost lunch. Let’s go get something to eat. My treat.

Behind the mask, Roy’s throat moved slightly as he swallowed. Then he typed another line on his phone.

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