Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 162

Sean hesitated at first, unsure if it was really Claire standing there. He didn't want

to rush into anything until he could get closer and confirm it was her.

Noticing Brian's intentions, Sean frowned slightly and pulled Claire into a protective embrace, her face buried against his chest.

"Is there something you need, Mr. Cole?" he asked coolly.

Brian ignored Sean's cold demeanor and stood firmly in front of him, "Nothing much, just wanted to say hi to Mr. Foster."

He then glanced at Claire, raising an eyebrow with curiosity. "And who might this be?"

Claire's heart pounded in her chest, her fingers gripping the edge of her coat so tightly that her nails pressed into her palms.

Sean's voice was steady and confident, "My fiancée."

as if

feel his strong, steady heartbeat, intertwining

if the air had thickened

fall silent, leaving only the sound of their breathing and the beating of

froze momentarily, his smile

and curiosity. Finally, he couldn't help but say, "So you're Mr. Foster's fiancée. Nice

stiff, clinging to Sean, afraid

in them. "My fiancée isn't feeling well and can't

effortlessly lifted Claire into

her arms around his

and decisive. Brian stepped forward, trying to catch a glimpse of the woman's face, but Claire kept

Sean gently placed Claire on the back seat, leaning in close. The proximity was so intense they could feel each other's breath, warm and intimate against Claire's

her cheeks burn, her

into her ear, "Don't worry,