Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 5

Vanessa Linwood's poise and charm were nothing more than a façade, built from the wealth and resources of her family.

In contrast, she had nothing.

The Linwood family could neither shower her with love nor provide her with wealth, yet they still blamed her for not being as elegant and sophisticated as Vanessa.

Even now, she couldn't understand why they had brought her back.

In this household, her sole purpose seemed to be highlighting just how cherished Vanessa, the false heiress, truly was.

There's a saying that the unloved one is always the outsider, and it fit her perfectly.

Once, she would have been hurt by their unfairness, but now, she couldn't care less.

She glanced around the storage room, noting that the only clothes available for her to change into were an old high school uniform of blue and white.

Five years ago, she'd received an acceptance letter from Prestige University, the most esteemed institution in Vesperia.

But the Linwood family had only thrown a grand party for Vanessa's college acceptance.

That celebration had brought together all of Cresthaven's elite.

custom-made gown worth a fortune and a diamond-studded tiara, had stood between the Linwood couple

had been

...

her

the way, the house staff

girl? Why is she here in a

waitress from the Grandeur Hotel, looks like a student working

Vanessa, inviting the head chef from

"Indeed, they do."

Make sure to change into your uniform quickly. You can't

maid moved on, leaving Claire standing there, suddenly reluctant

Linwood were hosting a welcome home party for her; he hadn't

there

been handcuffed and taken away

return in front of the same crowd, making her past public once more, leaving her without

anger welled up within

She turned to leave.

his eyes filled with disdain as he noticed her

her quickly, chastising loudly, "Didn't I tell you to change into a dress? Why are you dressed like this? Do you even know

to explain,

out, and now