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.

as she was the true heiress of the

seemed to freeze,

voice broke

attack on their assets," Ethan's voice was hoarse

also impact

say. And I don't want those who bullied

"Understood."

set down his phone, his hands hanging limply at his sides, his mind filled with the image of Claire

Now, she was a

had made mistakes, and the law had sentenced her to five years. That did

he stepped out

door, he steeled himself before

before he could step inside, he heard Claire's

I'm guilty...

like knives, stabbing at Ethan, robbing him of the courage to

out the sound,

Late at night.

was cloaked