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?"

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

are you

out a cold laugh and

her drink toilet water, and even stab

atrocity, Nathan and Adah's eyes widened

"That can't be true."

his phone, and a moment later, Nathan

yourself. Quinn found these

horrifying pictures laid bare the inhumane

instinctively covered her mouth with her hand, tears

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

of emotion, "Should I just stand by and watch

us as much as them. Severing ties with Cole Industries doesn't benefit The Linwood Group at

his

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

lips trembling slightly, but he remained silent, pressing them

herself with worry, pacing the room and rubbing her hands anxiously. "What are we going