The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call (Wynter Quinnell) novel Chapter 1545

Both cholera and the bubonic plague were highly contagious and potentially fatal bacterial infections. Cholera first emerged in the Edraian subcontinent, particularly around the Rosnet Delta. The local practice of placing corpses into the river significantly increased the risk of cholera outbreaks.

Back then, undeveloped medical technology posed serious challenges to controlling epidemics across Southeast Ibira. On top of that, the emergence of the bubonic plague and smallpox in ancient history left people bewildered and helpless.

It was common for plagues to follow disasters. But with modern medical advancements, it was generally capable of treating such infections—unless the virus originated from an unknown source.

Yvette mentioned the Winstons' profit from the pandemic and the subsequent decline of the country's fortune.

Instinctively, Wynter suspected that the Winston family served as the conduit for the virus' spread. But the Winstons clearly weren't the only culprits—the true mastermind was likely hiding abroad.

Unfortunately, that was merely Wynter's assumption. She assumed certain details had been overlooked, allowing the virus to infiltrate Cascadia through vulnerable channels like animals or water sources.

As Wynter contemplated, a spark ignited in her eyes. She finally realized that Clyde might be the dual-souled medium in the formation.

The Winston family had often gone unnoticed not because of their weakness. On the contrary, it was because the one manipulating them sought something far greater than wealth.

Just as Wynter had witnessed, Clyde betrayed his own sect and forged souls through the Foplyans' assistance in pursuit of immortality.

"Besides what you've sensed from the Winston family, did you feel anything from the Wrays? The Winstons thrived during the pandemic, but how did the Wray family manage to take the lead in the Chamber of Commerce?" Wynter bluntly questioned.

Based on Yvette's reasoning, she followed the Winston family because they had succeeded. In other words, she had likely pursued the Wray family for the same reason.

Yvette felt utterly exposed in front of Wynter. Even if she wanted to fight back, there was no escape. Wynter's piercing gaze had unraveled all her deceptions.

No longer daring to lie, Yvette replied softly, "It's because of the scholarship program."