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."

words, as if it were about to leap from her

Sean's chest, she could clearly feel his

instantly became tense, as if the air had

the sound of

expression froze momentarily, his

and curiosity. Finally, he couldn't help but say,

Sean, afraid to

"My fiancée isn't

lifted Claire into his

his neck, hiding her face

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

was so intense they could feel

her cheeks burn, her eyes wide with panic and

into her ear,