The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 415

Meeting the question in Winter’s eyes, William casually adjusted the brim of her hood and explained, “Getting you out of Liono City wasn’t something decided on a whim today.

“I’ve wanted to send you away for a long time.”

Winter froze.

William’s expression paused for a moment. Then he turned his head and signaled for Zton to keep watch.

After that, he put a pair of night–vision goggles on Winter. Looking at her with those naturally tender eyes of his, his gaze carried a rare seriousness.

“Three years ago, I should have gotten you out of this mess.”

Then she wouldn’t have wasted three years tangled up with Chris.

She could have left Liono City, done what she loved, and become the person she wanted to be.

Fortunately, she had finally come to her senses. It wasn’t too late.

Winter had known William since kindergarten. It was rare to see him this serious, and she hadn’t expected him to have made so many plans without telling her.

“You never mentioned any of this to me.”

“You’re allowed to hide things from me, but I’m not allowed to hide things from you?” William thought of the last time she had lied to him about her flight information.

If G hadn’t arrived in time that day, Steve would have almost ruined her.

As if thinking of something, William glanced at Winter and said with a hint of exasperation, “There’s a lot you don’t know.”

Winter frowned and looked at him as if to say he wasn’t being honest.

“What else are you hiding from me?”

“If I’m hiding it from you, why would I tell you?” William didn’t answer. He pressed a hand lightly on her shoulder, ready to lead her down the mountain.

But then he felt something different beneath his palm through her clothes.

He had filmed in the mountains before and recognized the feel of it.

A bulletproof vest.

His gaze sharpened slightly.

“Chris put that vest on you?”

The image of Chris personally putting the vest on her flashed through Winter’s mind His face had been expressionless at the time, but his movements had been quick and efficient

She gave a quiet “Mm,” clearly not wanting to say more

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am gave her profile a meaningful look. Then he strode forward beside her and casually held her arm. “Watch your step. The grounds slippery. It would be embarrassing if I tried to get you out of Liono City and ended up sending you off right here instea

Behind them, Chris’s men and Fabian’s men were locked in battle. No one noticed the small corner of the hollow where their group was quietly heading down the mountain.

Zion and the other bodyguards kept their guns raised, guarding the area around them.

The path down was full of loose gravel. Because of the rain, the ground was slick. One careless step could send someone sliding down the valley.

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