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.

precise, Claire's fiancé, as she was the true heiress of the Linwood

seemed to freeze, and silence

voice broke the

Cole Corporation and launch a full-scale attack on their assets," Ethan's voice was hoarse

that will also impact the Linwood

say. And I don't want those who bullied Claire walking out of prison

"Understood."

sides, his mind filled with

she was a shadow

sentenced her to five years. That did not give anyone

he

he steeled himself before finally pushing

before he could step inside, he heard

I'm guilty...

like knives, stabbing at Ethan, robbing him of

to block out the sound, retreating in a

Late at night.

study was