Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 98

Claire's sudden closeness made Vincent's breath catch in his throat. He froze, instinctively wanting to step back, but found himself unable to move even an inch away.

Their proximity was almost intimate; he could distinctly smell the faint scent of her soap-a sweet, clean fragrance that lingered at the tip of his nose, stirring something deep within him.

He could even see the fine, soft hairs on her face, illuminated by the dim light, casting a gentle halo around her. Her delicate features appeared even more enchanting under the influence of the medicine.

His Adam's apple bobbed unconsciously as his large hand, as if guided by some unseen force, wrapped around Claire's slender waist. The softness of her touch sent a tremor through his heart.

His voice was hoarse, with a barely noticeable tremor, "Claire, what's wrong?"

At this moment, Claire's cheeks were flushed a fiery red, and even her lips were a seductive shade of crimson, making her look like a rose on the verge of blooming, exuding an irresistible allure that could easily stir the deepest desires within

anyone.

within her, like a

against Vincent's neck with a searing warmth that threatened to shatter

his grip around her waist, pulling

him was like a key,

time when this scent had accompanied countless warm moments, but later, it

brought a moment of clarity to Claire's mind. With great effort, she forced her heavy eyelids open, only to find Vincent's handsome face mere inches

him away, raising her hand to slap him hard across the face. "Stay

glaring disdain and anger in her eyes cut through Vincent's heart, leaving him

to explain, but his throat felt blocked, unable

staggered towards the elevator,

leaving Vincent standing there, stunned, with his hand still hovering near his stinging

the wall, gasping for air. The effects of the medicine surged even stronger,