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

are you talking

cold laugh and struggled to

force her to kneel, make her drink toilet water, and even stab her with needles... Do you know

atrocity, Nathan and

"That can't be true."

his phone, and a moment later, Nathan and Adah's

for yourself. Quinn found these

horrifying pictures laid bare the inhumane treatment Claire

covered her mouth with her hand, tears streaming down

his brow furrowed as he finally spoke, "Ethan,

devoid of emotion, "Should I just stand by and watch my sister be

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 rang

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

slightly, but he remained silent, pressing

worry, pacing the room and rubbing her hands anxiously.