Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 50

There was more than just The Linwood Group eyeing the land; Cole Corporation was in the mix, and even some folks from Westbrook were showing interest.

Vanessa and Brian were engaged, and their families collaborating on the Eastborough project promised a win-win situation.

What Ethan couldn't quite figure out was Westbrook's stance.

Westbrook, being the capital of Vesperia, had influential families whose power overshadowed The Linwood Group and Cole Corporation. If they decided to snatch Eastborough all for themselves, it would leave The Linwood Group and Cole Corporation without a chance.

With work and home both being a mess, Ethan felt overwhelmed.

He stayed at the office until late in the night before finally heading out.

But his mind was in turmoil, so instead of going home, he drove to The Grand Tavern.

The bar was dimly lit, the ambiguous light flickering across the dance floor, casting hazy shadows of men and women moving to the beat.

Ethan made his way to the bar, found an empty seat, and gestured to the

for a strong drink. The bartender, after giving him a quick

the drink in one go, the fiery liquid burning down his throat, making him wince slightly, yet oddly providing a release for

after drink, Ethan's

Damn Claire.

temper had become increasingly

five years in prison? Was it necessary

pushed Irene down the stairs, turning her into a vegetable. Jail was her own doing, and yet she acted as if he, her brother,

a Linwood, the Cole family's power could have kept her locked

Ungrateful, truly ungrateful.

got. He took another swig of the potent drink,

bar, and just as

hand reached over

who it was, his eyes filled with anger and impatience, and

head

trying to clear his thoughts, and then realized it was