Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 179

### Foster Manor

Claire gently set down her embroidery needle and released a long, satisfied sigh.

The piece, titled *Radiant Beauty*, was finally complete in all its splendor.

She rubbed her slightly sore eyes and gazed at the vibrant peonies adorning the fabric, her heart swelling with a sense of accomplishment.

She had poured her heart into this creation, confident that her grandmother would cherish it.

Claire slowly stood up, her legs numb from sitting too long. She stumbled slightly, but managed to steady herself on the table.

It dawned on her that she had been up all night, and her body was utterly exhausted.

The morning sun filtered through the half-open curtains, casting a soft, golden glow on Claire's pale face.

She squinted slightly, soaking in the warmth, and felt as if some of her fatigue was melting away.

with a satisfying yawn, she heard her joints crackle in mild

rolled up the embroidery and placed it in the gift box

specially chosen the box, its intricate floral engravings perfectly complementing *Radiant

gift, she spotted a tall man

was surprised when

smile upon seeing Claire. "Ms. Linwood, you've been

asked, "Liam, what brings

forward swiftly, taking the gift box from her and placing it gently on a

sure when you'd finish, the boss has already escorted

nodded slightly, acknowledging that her grandmother's birthday celebration wouldn't be the

room wall, she saw it was already ten o'clock. Feeling a bit self-conscious, she said, "Liam, give me a moment

surprise, Liam snapped his fingers, and a team of stylists entered, each carrying

be ready in half an hour and

stylist, he instructed, "Andie, Ms. Linwood is in

stylist, was flamboyantly dressed, and he eyed Claire

with a flourish, he remarked disdainfully, "I can't for the life of me understand what a manly man like Sean sees in someone so

Claire was taken aback.