Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 20

"Since Miss Claire had to learn embroidery while in prison..."

Ethan's temples throbbed with anger, his fury barely contained. "Go on."

"The worst beating Miss Claire endured was when the inmates broke six thick wooden batons over her legs, sending her straight to the hospital."

Ethan felt as if his heart was being wrenched out; the pain coursed through him, leaving him trembling with rage, his eyes bloodshot.

"Sir, I also discovered that someone arranged for those inmates to give Miss Claire special 'attention.' Moreover, the ones who assaulted her all received reduced sentences."

"A year ago, Miss Claire was hospitalized again. I couldn't find out why, but it seemed serious. After that, they moved her to a single cell, and she hasn't been attacked since."

This time, Ethan's anger surged like an unstoppable tide, impossible to suppress.

"Who!"

Quinn, who had been by Ethan's side since he took over as CEO, immediately realized what his boss was asking.

"It was... Mr. Cole."

Brian Cole!

Irene's brother.

Vanessa's betrothed fiancé.

she was

air seemed to freeze, and silence stretched on

broke the stillness,

attack on their assets," Ethan's voice was hoarse and icy, sending a chill down Quinn's

will also impact the Linwood

don't want those who bullied Claire walking out of prison

"Understood."

hands hanging limply at his sides, his mind filled with the image of Claire struggling against the

was a shadow of her former self, ravaged

five years. That did not give anyone the right

while, he

steeled himself before finally

inside, he heard Claire's

I'm guilty...

Ethan,

out the sound, retreating in

Late at night.

study was