Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 70

Without a second thought, Adah shook her head firmly.

Although Vanessa wasn't her biological daughter, the bond they shared was deeper than blood. Vanessa was the cherished girl she had nurtured with all her heart and soul.

She couldn't bear the thought of her precious daughter marrying someone from another state, only to risk being mistreated without anyone to support her.

The mere idea of Vanessa facing hardship made Adah's heart ache unbearably.

Adah glanced deeply at Claire, who lay pale on the hospital bed. Pressing her lips together, she eventually sighed, yet said nothing.

In the room, Claire had heard everything. She trembled with anger, her fists clenching so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.

She never imagined Nathan could be so heartless, treating her like a mere commodity to be traded for business gain.

Just a few days ago, Adah had pleaded for her forgiveness, yet when it came to Vanessa, she was willing to sacrifice her own biological daughter.

How ironic, she thought, these people were all talk and no action.

After a long moment, Claire managed to suppress her fury.

abroad. But money was

What could she do?

was to go along with

the Linwood family. She didn't know much about the Fosters of Northcrest, but

means to send May and Mandy overseas, making it impossible for

this way, it was

by others

of bed, limping as she left the room to get some

Inside the stairwell.

a commercial hub. If we acquire it, it will not only expand our company's operations but also establish a firm foothold in Cresthaven. The business relations between

only ones interested. Several elite families in Cresthaven are eyeing it, with

a marriage alliance to secure

didn't reply, merely casting

immediately fell silent,

any other instructions, sir? If not, I'll go attend to the

the man's voice was calm yet

Liam left.