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

to freeze, and

cautious voice broke the

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

doing that will also impact the

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

"Understood."

phone, his hands hanging limply at his sides, his mind

innocent, radiant girl. Now, she was a shadow

the law had sentenced her to five years. That did not give

long while, he

he steeled himself before

he could step inside, he heard Claire's

I'm guilty... Please, don't hit

nightmarish murmurs were like knives, stabbing at Ethan, robbing

block out the sound, retreating

Late at night.

was cloaked