Where Hidden Winds Reveal Truth Buried Beneath Endless Night by Silas Arden Cole 20 Summary
In Chapter 10 of “Where Hidden Winds Reveal Truth Buried Beneath Endless Night,” Camila finds herself trapped in a dimly lit restaurant, consumed by anxiety as she awaits Chase’s return. The night stretches on, filled with dread, until dawn finally breaks with a phone call summoning her to the Whitmore estate. Upon arrival, she is met with chaos when Chase hurls a vase, revealing his volatile state. He confronts her with a flash drive that contains distressing audio, igniting a heated argument about betrayal and manipulation.
As emotions escalate, Camila desperately defends herself against Chase’s accusations of orchestrating harm against Nora. Despite her pleas, Chase’s anger is palpable, and he grapples with doubt about Nora’s intentions. Camila attempts to turn the tide by suggesting that Nora is the real manipulator, but the tension between them is thick with mistrust. Eventually, Chase’s anger subsides, and he apologizes, allowing a brief moment of connection between them, but the underlying chaos remains unresolved.
The day unfolds with Chase’s mounting frustration as he receives reports about Nora’s disappearance, each call deepening his anxiety. In an attempt to lighten the mood, Camila suggests a fun outing, but Chase’s anger resurfaces, leading to a shocking accusation against her. He believes she has orchestrated a plot against Nora, and the revelation of new evidence shatters their fragile bond. In a fit of rage, Chase turns violent, attacking Camila and leaving her helpless on the ground, surrounded by onlookers.
As Chase walks away, focused on finding Nora, Camila is left grappling with feelings of betrayal and hatred. She is determined not to lose to Nora, questioning what it is that keeps Chase tied to her rival. The chapter closes with a chilling twist as Chase receives a lead on Nora’s whereabouts, intensifying the conflict and setting the stage for further turmoil. Camila’s resolve hardens, and the emotional stakes rise as the search for truth and loyalty continues in the shadows of their fractured relationship.
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**Where Hidden Winds Reveal Truth Buried Beneath Endless Night**
**by Silas Arden Cole**
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**Chapter 10**
Camila spent the entire night in the dimly lit restaurant, her heart heavy with uncertainty and dread. The clock ticked away the hours, each minute stretching into an eternity, as she anxiously awaited Chase’s return.
As the first light of dawn crept through the windows, casting a pale glow on her weary face, her phone finally rang, breaking the suffocating silence.
“Come to the Whitmore estate. I need to talk to you.” The voice was terse, sending a shiver down her spine.
When Camila arrived at the estate, the grand entrance loomed before her like a dark omen. Suddenly, a vase came hurtling through the air, shattering against the ground mere inches from her feet. She staggered back, her heart racing in shock.
“Chase! What the hell are you doing?!” she exclaimed, her voice trembling with disbelief.
He stood there, his expression as frigid as the winter wind, a flash drive clutched in his hand. He tossed it at her feet, the small device landing with a thud.
“See for yourself,” he commanded, his voice devoid of warmth.
With trembling fingers, Camila plugged the drive into her phone. The moment she did, the heart-wrenching sobs of a woman erupted from the speakers, a sound so raw and painful that it startled her into dropping the drive.
“W-What… what is that sound…?” she stammered, panic rising in her chest.
Instinctively, she reached out to grasp Chase’s arm, seeking comfort, but he shoved her aside, his eyes blazing with fury.
“You’re trembling from the sound alone? What about when you sent those men to touch her?!” His accusation cut through the air like a knife.
Camila felt the heat of his glare, but she quickly steadied herself, her resolve hardening.
“I didn’t! Weren’t those men sent by you? What does that have to do with me?” she shot back, her voice stronger than she felt.
“I only told them to scare her—grab her and shake her up a bit. I never told them to actually touch her!” Chase’s voice was laced with disbelief, his eyes narrowing in suspicion.
“Tell me now—was it you?” he demanded, his tone almost accusatory.
“No!” she retorted, her voice unwavering.
Camila didn’t flinch, her heart pounding in her chest.
“This has nothing to do with me! That video could be fake for all we know. Nora probably made it to frame me so you’d pity her!” she argued passionately, desperation creeping into her voice.
“You know what she’s like! She’s never liked me. She’s always tried to ruin me. This is what she does—twist things, manipulate people, stage a sob story,” Chase snapped, his anger barely contained.
“If you believe her… you’re playing right into her hands!” Camila’s words hung in the air, a challenge that made Chase’s resolve waver.
As he mulled over her argument, doubt seeped in. Nora had been acting erratically lately—hostile and irrational. Was this just another performance designed to manipulate him? The thought gnawed at him.
And that part where she seemed to float mid-air, as if some invisible force was lifting her? How could that even be real? The more he pondered, the more the panic and guilt that had consumed him began to dissipate.
“I’m sorry, Camila. I lost my head, that’s all. Forgive me,” he finally admitted, his voice softer.
A flicker of spite glimmered in Camila’s eyes, though she maintained her sweet smile.
“It’s okay. She’ll come back when she calms down,” she replied, her tone deceptively soothing.
“And you totally left me hanging at the restaurant last night. You ditched me all night—you owe me today. Big time,” he reminded her, a playful grin breaking through his earlier tension.
Her coy smile melted away his remaining doubts, and he felt a sense of relief wash over him.
“Alright. What kind of apology do you want?” he asked, curiosity piqued.
“I want you all to myself. The entire day,” she declared, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
“You got it,” Chase replied, a grin spreading across his face.
For the rest of the day, Chase remained glued to Camila’s side, but his phone rang incessantly, each call a reminder of the chaos swirling around them.
“Sir, we’ve searched every inch of the estate—the stables, the barns, even the ravines. No sign of Mrs. Whitmore,” came the first report, the urgency palpable.
“Sir, we dispatched helicopters and drones to the private island. Still no trace of her,” another voice chimed in, frustration evident.
“Sir, we’ve checked every street and hotel she frequently visited. Nothing,” the third call reported, each word a hammer striking against Chase’s resolve.
“Sir, we spoke to her closest friends. None of them know where she is,” the final report concluded, leaving Chase’s expression darker with each passing moment.
Sensing the weight of his mood, Camila tried to lighten the atmosphere, pulling him toward the giant swing ride.
“This one’s a couples ride! They say if you kiss at the highest point, you’ll be together forever—” she began, her voice filled with hope.
But Chase’s frustration erupted as he slammed his fist into the ride’s metal post, the sound echoing through the air.
His eyes locked onto hers, a dangerous intensity swirling within them.
“It was you,” he accused, his voice low and menacing.
“You set Nora up. You had yourself kidnapped, pinned it on her—and let those bastards touch her. Camila, you’re monstrous,” he spat, the betrayal slicing through the air.
Camila’s face drained of color.
“W-What are you talking about?! I told you that footage is fake!” she protested, panic rising in her throat.
“It’s all fake! She made it to trick you—she’s obsessed with breaking us apart—” Chase’s voice dripped with disdain.
Suddenly, a sinister laugh escaped him, a sound that sent chills down her spine.
Just moments ago, after that last call, his bodyguard had sent over a second video—with audio this time.
Everything was laid bare. Clear as day.
Camila’s involvement. Her orders. Her cruelty.
All this time…
He had been played for a fool.
“Chase—what are you doing?! Don’t come any closer—!” she gasped, her voice trembling with fear.
Her words were abruptly cut off as he seized her by the neck, his grip tightening mercilessly.
Her face flushed, turning a deep shade of purple as she clawed at his arms, gasping for breath.
“It wasn’t me… Chase… it was her… she framed me… she’s jealous… of your love for me—” she pleaded, desperation lacing her voice.
But as her body went limp, like a marionette with severed strings, Chase tossed her aside, carelessly discarding her in a corner of the amusement park.
People stared. Whispers filled the air like a swarm of angry bees.
He didn’t look back.
As he walked away, his mind was already racing, fingers flying over his phone—mobilizing every contact, every last asset he had.
He was summoning every person under the Whitmore name to scour the earth for Nora.
Camila lay crumpled on the ground, her fingernails bent and broken from how tightly she had clenched her fists, the pain a mere distraction from the turmoil inside her.
Her nails dug into her palms, and her eyes burned not with grief, but with a fierce, unyielding hatred.
Why?!
She had finally managed to push Nora out.
So why was Chase still obsessed with that woman?
What did Nora possess that she lacked?
She refused to lose. Not to that woman. Not again.
Later that evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Chase finally received a lead.
His secretary’s voice crackled through the line:
“Sir, sources say… Mrs. Whitmore’s been sighted at the Faulkner Estate—with Dominic Faulkner himself.”
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**Chapter 10**
Conclusion
In the aftermath of the chaos, Camila lay in the shadows of her own despair, the weight of betrayal pressing heavily on her chest. Chase’s accusation had pierced through her defenses, unraveling the carefully constructed facade she had maintained. As she grappled with the reality of her situation, anger surged within her, igniting a fierce determination. The emotional turmoil that had once threatened to consume her now transformed into a burning resolve to reclaim her power. She could no longer allow herself to be a mere pawn in a game dictated by Nora’s manipulations or Chase’s misguided trust. Camila’s heart raced with the knowledge that she must rise from the ashes of this betrayal, not just for herself, but to ensure that Nora would never again threaten the fragile bond she believed she had with Chase.
Meanwhile, Chase’s relentless pursuit of Nora signaled a shift in their dynamic, one that would forever alter the course of their intertwined fates. As the sun set, casting long shadows over the Whitmore estate, Chase’s desperation became palpable, driving him to seek answers at any cost. Yet, in his quest to find Nora, he remained blissfully unaware of the storm brewing within Camila, whose heart now beat with a fierce ambition to reclaim what she had lost. The hidden winds of truth were beginning to stir, promising revelations that would challenge the very foundation of their relationships. With each passing moment, the boundaries between love and obsession blurred, setting the stage for an inevitable confrontation that would reveal the depths of their entangled lives.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
**What to Expect in Next Chapter?**
As the tension simmers between Camila and Chase, the next chapter promises to delve deeper into the chaos that their relationship has become. With Chase’s newfound determination to find Nora, the stakes are higher than ever. Camila, fueled by a mix of desperation and fury, will stop at nothing to reclaim her place in Chase’s heart. Expect a clash of wills as she devises a plan to counteract the growing threat of Nora, who now has the attention of both Chase and Dominic Faulkner. The intricate web of deceit and manipulation will tighten, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals that could shift the balance of power.
Meanwhile, the Faulkner Estate looms ominously in the background, a setting ripe for confrontation. Will Chase confront Dominic about Nora’s whereabouts, or will jealousy cloud his judgment? As secrets unravel and hidden truths come to light, the emotional stakes will reach a boiling point. Camila’s resolve will be tested, and readers can anticipate heart-stopping moments as the characters grapple with their past decisions and the consequences that follow. The next chapter will not only explore the depths of betrayal but also the lengths to which one will go to protect what they desire most. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of emotions, as the hidden winds of fate begin to reveal truths buried beneath the endless night.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
