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?"

and tinged with drunkenness, "Did Brian consider any of that when he

are you talking

out a cold laugh and struggled to his

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

atrocity, Nathan and Adah's eyes

"That can't be true."

times on his phone, and a moment

Quinn found

the horrifying pictures laid bare the inhumane treatment Claire had

mouth with her hand, tears streaming down

his brow furrowed as he finally spoke, "Ethan, you

his face devoid of emotion, "Should I just stand

heavy sigh. "This is hurting us

to confirm his words, Nathan's phone

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

slightly, but he

the room and rubbing her hands anxiously. "What are