Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 180

Claire sat in front of the mirror, her face a canvas ready to be transformed. With a deft touch, the makeup artist picked up an eyebrow pencil and began to define her brows. Claire's eyebrows were naturally graceful, and the pencil only added a touch of liveliness and refinement to her face.

Next, a soft pink eyeshadow was gently applied to her eyelids, followed by a deeper brown shade to the outer corners, creating a look that was both deep and tender. A thin line of eyeliner and a coat of voluminous mascara brought Claire's eyes to life, making them sparkle with newfound animation.

For the blush, the makeup artist chose a subtle peach pink, lightly dusting it over Claire's cheekbones to create a shy, healthy glow. Finally, a layer of rose-tinted lipstick was applied, giving her lips a plump, dewy appearance, as if they might spill honey with the slightest touch.

Andie stepped back, admiring her work with a satisfied nod. With a graceful twist of her slender waist, she let her fingers glide over a row of elegant dresses, finally selecting a delicate pale pink gown. The dress, crafted primarily from sheer fabric with a skirt that gracefully touched the floor, seemed to whisper, "Youth is beauty."

that had clung to her in the past. Andie styled Claire's hair into a low chignon, allowing a few wisps to

the reflection staring back at her. She had almost forgotten the lively, cheerful person she used to be before returning to the Linwood family. It was as if she was seeing the

back, proud of her handiwork. "I must say, I have the gift of turning the ordinary into extraordinary!" she declared

accustomed to Ms. Andie's sassy remarks. Standing nearby, Liam

Ms. Linwood in her ethereal form. Indeed, Ms. Linwood was truly beautiful, but her experiences had

learned about Ms. Linwood's past, Liam felt only a deep sense of compassion for her. Despite her goodness, she had never received the kindness

honored to be of service. His respectful demeanor filled Claire with a sweet warmth, her eyes misting slightly with emotion. It was heartening to realize that good people surrounded