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."

heart raced even faster at these words, as if it were about to leap from

could clearly feel his strong, steady heartbeat, intertwining

if the air had thickened around

fall silent, leaving only the sound of their

expression froze momentarily, his smile

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

Sean, afraid to speak lest Brian recognize her

dangerous glint in them. "My

that, he effortlessly lifted

arms around his neck, hiding her face

door with one hand, his actions fluid and decisive. Brian stepped forward, trying to catch a glimpse of the woman's face, but

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

felt her cheeks burn, her

in slightly, whispering softly into her