The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 398

Chapter 398

They had to hurry.

One of Fabian’s men called toward the rock. “Ms. Scott, we don’t have much time. Hurry up, or you’ll just have to go in your pants.”

Winter ignored him and walked straight behind the large rock.

They all watched her go behind it. She crouched down, with only the edge of her clothing visible. Thin fog covered the mountaintop, and in the darkness, the fabric looked almost black.

Birdcalls sounded from the woods now and then.

The night grew darker. Not a single star could be seen.

Then rain began to fall.

Fabian held out his hand. A few drops landed in his palm. Soon, rain pattered against the gravel on the mountain path, the sound growing denser as the rain gradually picked up.

Out of their sight, Winter slid down the slope behind the rock.

She looked nothing like the spoiled young woman who had acted as if she could barely take a step in front of them.

Thanks to Roy’s training over the past few days, her movements were quick and agile.

Thinking of Roy, she suddenly remembered how his name seemed to connect back to her own.

But now wasn’t the time to think about that.

Winter pushed the thought aside and focused on the ground beneath her feet.

It was raining. She could hear Fabian’s men above urging her to hurry. Behind the large rock, she had left a stone in place to make them think she was still crouched there.

But that trick wouldn’t fool them for long. They were already rushing her, and they would discover the truth soon.

Luckily, even the weather seemed to be helping her. The rain was cold, but its steady patter covered the sounds

she made.

She remembered that Elsa’s grave was somewhere nearby. Elsa and her boyfriend had both been orphans, with no family left behind. After the explosion, the area around the grave had been reduced to rubble.

On one side was a cliff. On another was a steep mountain road blocked by rubble. The only possible way out was through the woods.

The rain wasn’t heavy, but the icy drops fell on her face, sending a chill through her whole body.

away.

Winter moved slowly, one hand braced against the trees, careful not to trip over weeds or vines and make noise.

It came with the snap of dry branches and the scrape of grass being pushed aside.

This was a barren mountain on the outskirts of Liono City. She had never heard of wild animals here, but she

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