Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 91

Claire watched Adah's flustered expression, feeling nothing but a sense of satisfaction. There was not a trace of sympathy in her heart.

Just as she was about to close the door, Adah, seemingly having made up her mind, held it open.

"Claire, there's an auction at Cresthaven this evening, and Heir Foster will be attending. Your mother prepared a dress for you, hoping you could see your future husband in person."

"And so? If I'm not satisfied after meeting him, will you call off the marriage?"

Adah remained silent.

The marriage had been a decision made unilaterally by the Linwood family on Claire's behalf. Claire had no right to refuse.

Whether she agreed or not, she was destined to marry him.

So, what difference did it make if she met him or not?

Adah wanted to sacrifice her for the marriage alliance but didn't want to bear the stigma of selling her daughter for personal gain. That's why she spoke so grandiloquently and pretended to care for her, acting like a hypocrite.

openly showed her indifference, Claire wouldn't

cared for her; she gave her false hopes

like a puppet, manipulated by the Linwood family, and that was

clear; she had long seen

It was a red strapless gown, simple in design,

the pretense was done with such

Linwood is truly considerate." Claire emphasized the word

mockery and forced a smile. "If you don't like it, Claire, your mother can pick

the dress back to Adah and said, "My injuries haven't healed yet.

arms, back, and thighs were still quite visible. The most serious was her shoulder; though the wound had healed, large scars remained, and wearing a

belatedly, showed a guilty expression. "It was an oversight on my

money. I'll buy

of nutrition during her growth years meant she was unusually thin and

at six foot two, and Adah at five foot seven. By their genes, Claire's height should have been no less than five

perfectly inherited Nathan and Adah's best features, looking strikingly beautiful, no one would believe she was the true Linwood

wasn't her size;