The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 356

Chapter 356

Winter was far too drunk to stand. Chris lifted her into his arms, and her head fell softly against his chest.

He carried her off the terrace and down the steps.

The staff were already waiting downstairs.

They had heard the helicopter and knew Chris was taking Winter away again. Once he and Winter left, they would leave too. They would only return from time to time to clean the house, maintain the grounds, care for the flowers and the lake Winter loved most.

It had been this way for years.

“Mr. Xander,” the staff said in unison.

Chris walked steadily with Winter in his arms. She didn’t feel even the slightest jolt. It was as smooth as if she were sleeping in a bed.

When he stepped out of the villa, moonlight fell over them. The sea breeze carried waves of floral scent through the air.

The island was planted with rare, expensive flowers. If Winter had paid closer attention, she would have recognized the same notes from the perfume she had used earlier that afternoon.

Chris carried her toward the helicopter.

Then a vague, slurred voice came from his arms.

“Did I… before…”

Chris stopped.

The arm around her stiffened.

He looked down at the woman in his arms, her eyes hazy with drunkenness, and tightened his hold.

Her voice was muffled against his chest.

“Did I… come here before?”

Under the moonlight, Chris stood with Winter in his arms, surrounded by a sea of flowers. The blossoms swayed in the ocean wind, gathering around them like a quiet tide. Not far away, the crescent-shaped lake shimmered beneath the moon, its ripples breaking the light into tiny silver fragments.

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead.

“You did.”

This is your third time here, Winnie.

Late that night, Westbury was silent.

Inside the villa, the caregiver carried a glass of warm water upstairs to Skyla, trembling with every step.

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