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?"

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

are you

a cold laugh

her to kneel, make her drink toilet water, and even stab her with needles... Do you know why Claire limps? Her

atrocity, Nathan and Adah's eyes widened in

"That can't be true."

and a moment later, Nathan and

for yourself. Quinn found

cold, hard facts, and the horrifying pictures laid

mouth with her hand, tears

brow furrowed as

"Should I just stand

sigh. "This is hurting us as much as them.

if to confirm his

because of

but he remained silent,

her hands anxiously. "What are we