Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 39

Looking at Claire's bloodstained face, Brian felt nothing but a growing irritation. There was no satisfaction from revenge, only an overwhelming sense of

frustration.

His gaze was cold as ice, and his lips barely moved as he said, "Get out."

Yet Claire seemed oblivious, continuing to bow her head in desperation. The rhythmic thumping of her forehead hitting the floor echoed like a heavy drum, pounding directly on Brian's heart.

His temples throbbed with anger as he repeated, "I said, get out! Can't you hear me?"

Claire's mind was blank, her ears buzzing. She couldn't hear anything around her, only the instinctive act of bowing and pleading remained.

With a stern expression, Brian strode forward, reaching out to lift the woman off the floor who was desperately begging.

Unexpectedly, as Brian's hand reached towards her, Claire recoiled like a frightened bird, curling into a ball and covering her head with her arms. Through her tears, she pleaded, "Please, don't hit me."

an instant, memories of being beaten in prison, the endless darkness and pain, flooded her mind, causing

in shock, his hand suspended in mid-air, frozen for

figure, a tangled mix of emotions washed

the one who was innocent and full of laughter, her bright eyes sparkling

he heard about her was from their

"Brian, your strongest competitor in this year's

full of youthful defiance, thinking, "My talent is no

at Elite Crest High, he didn't take Claire seriously until he lost to her in the competition. After that, it became an unstoppable chain

found himself drawn to every competition she

he couldn't tell whether it was to prove himself or simply to see

high school, Claire consistently took first place,

like Claire is what our country needs. She's destined to make significant

to admit, he agreed

competition, he had asked her if she was so committed to competitions to gain

at all. The prize money for winning is my motivation. My dream is to become a teacher, to educate and