Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 22

"Yes, yes, call him, call him right now." Adah hurriedly dialed Ethan's number.

Just a second later, they heard the phone ringing from the study next to the bedroom.

Nathan and Adah exchanged a glance and rushed towards the study.

As they pushed the door open, a strong smell of alcohol hit them.

When they turned on the light, they found Ethan sitting on the floor against the wall, surrounded by empty bottles.

Squinting against the sudden brightness, Ethan frowned and slowly opened his eyes.

Nathan's anger flared as he pointed at Ethan and shouted, "Look at the state you're in!"

Ethan casually shook the bottle in his hand and, finding it empty, tossed it aside with a shrug.

Nathan was furious. "Why did you abruptly end the partnership with Cole Industries? They're one of our key partners, and Brian and Vanessa are engaged. Did you even think about the company or Vanessa's feelings?"

raspy and tinged with

you

out a cold laugh and struggled to

beat Claire, slap her, force her to kneel, make her drink toilet water,

atrocity, Nathan and

"That can't be true."

and a moment later, Nathan and

yourself. Quinn found

pictures laid bare the inhumane treatment Claire had suffered in

covered her mouth with her hand,

brow furrowed as he finally spoke, "Ethan, you acted too

I just stand by

was silent for a long time before letting out a heavy sigh. "This is hurting us as much as them. Severing ties with Cole Industries doesn't benefit The Linwood Group at

to confirm his words, Nathan's phone

he ended the call, Nathan's face was even darker. "Ethan, because of your decision, The Linwood Group

slightly, but he remained silent, pressing them

worry, pacing the room and rubbing her hands anxiously. "What are we going to do?