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."

even faster at these words, as if it were

against Sean's chest, she could clearly feel his strong, steady heartbeat, intertwining with her own

instantly became tense, as if the

leaving only the

expression froze momentarily, his

Finally, he couldn't help but say, "So you're Mr. Foster's fiancée. Nice to meet you, I'm

stiff, clinging to Sean, afraid to speak lest Brian

his eyes, a dangerous glint in them. "My fiancée isn't feeling well

that, he effortlessly lifted Claire

arms around his neck, hiding her

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

moment, Sean gently placed Claire on the back seat, leaning in close. The proximity was so intense they could feel each

her cheeks burn, her eyes wide

in slightly, whispering softly into her ear, "Don't worry, I'm