CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE - TRAITOR’S REVELATION

Within minutes, a small team had assembled. Among them were Erik, the groundskeeper, and Marta, one of the senior maids. Both looked worried but determined. "Alright," Freya said, taking charge. "We need to clear the snow from the roof and patch this hole before it gets any worse. Any ideas on how to do that safely in this weather?" Anna stepped forward. "We could try creating a makeshift scaffold using furniture and rope. That would give us a stable platform to work from." Erik nodded approvingly. "That could work. We've got plenty of sturdy tables and chairs we could use." "And I know where we keep the extra roofing materials," Marta added. "They're in the cellar storage." Freya looked at Anna, a hint of admiration in her eyes. "Good thinking. Let's get to work." The next few hours were a flurry of activity. Furniture was hauled up from lower floors, ropes were knotted and tested, and supplies were gathered. All the while, snow continued to pour in through the hole, making the