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.

to send Mandy abroad. But money was precisely what

What could she do?

seemed her only option was to go along

She didn't know much about the Fosters of Northcrest, but surely, they couldn't be worse than

million-dollar dowry would give her the means to send May and Mandy

it was

by

as she left the room to get some

Inside the stairwell.

developing 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

that we're not the only ones interested. Several elite families in Cresthaven are eyeing it, with the Linwood family and the Cole family at

keen on a marriage alliance to secure mutual benefits. What do you

didn't reply, merely casting

silent, making

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

the man's voice was calm yet carried an

Liam left.