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?"

a sardonic smile, his voice raspy and tinged with drunkenness, "Did Brian consider any of that when he

are you talking

out a cold laugh and struggled to his

kneel, make her drink toilet

atrocity, Nathan and Adah's eyes widened in

"That can't be true."

and

yourself. Quinn found

data revealed cold, hard facts, and the horrifying pictures laid bare the inhumane treatment Claire

her hand, tears streaming

expression turned complex, his brow furrowed as he finally spoke, "Ethan, you acted too

"Should I just stand by and watch my sister be abused

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

his words,

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

slightly, but he remained silent,

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