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."

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

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

instantly became tense, as if the air had thickened around

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

momentarily, his

let it go, he scrutinized Claire, feeling a growing familiarity and curiosity. Finally, he couldn't help but

to Sean, afraid

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

effortlessly lifted Claire into

her arms around his neck, hiding her

opened the car door with one hand, his actions fluid and decisive. Brian stepped forward, trying to catch a glimpse

was so intense they could feel each other's breath, warm and intimate against Claire's neck,

felt her cheeks burn, her eyes wide with panic

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