Betsy Russell followed beside Jared Hughes, her gaze fixed intently on the stairs. She swore this was the most challenging stairway she had ever climbed.
She could only clearly see the two or three steps right under her feet. Though the snow on the steps had been cleared, it was swiftly blanketed by the heavy snow again.
It's always easier to go up the mountain than to come back down.
Jared Hughes stood on the steps, watching the snow-covered staircase, feeling hesitant.
It would be no problem for him to climb down on his own, but taking Betsy Russell down with him was another matter.
While the distance was short, the risk was high.
The staff and other visitors, seeing the burgeoning snowfall, also began to hesitate.
Jared Hughes glanced at a bodyguard on the side and issued a command with a wave of his hand.
The bodyguard, knowing what was expected, passed a rope to Jared Hughes who promptly secured himself and Betsy Russell together.
