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?"

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

are you talking

cold laugh and

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

each atrocity, Nathan and Adah's eyes widened

"That can't be true."

a few times on his phone, and a moment later, Nathan

for yourself. Quinn

the horrifying pictures laid bare the inhumane treatment Claire had suffered

with her

turned complex, his brow furrowed as he

looked up, his face devoid of emotion, "Should I just stand by and watch my sister be abused without doing

time before letting out a heavy sigh. "This is hurting us as much as them. Severing ties with Cole Industries doesn't

confirm his words, Nathan's phone rang

darker. "Ethan, because of your

lips trembling slightly, but he remained silent,

her hands anxiously. "What