Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 189

Vanessa smiled warmly and said, "I'm here with my best friend to attend her mother-in-law's birthday celebration."

As she spoke, she playfully tugged on Mrs. Foster's arm, pleading, "Sweetie, since you're the daughter-in-law, could you also let Brian come in with us?"

Brian? The way she called his name so affectionately suggested she had a soft spot for him.

Mrs. Foster chuckled and gave Vanessa's hand a gentle pat. Then, turning to the security guard with a serious expression, she said, "Aberdeen is my mother-in- law. Are you really going to stop me from entering?"

The guard quickly switched to a friendlier demeanor upon hearing this. "Of course, I wouldn't dare stop anyone from the Foster family. However, proper procedure still needs to be followed. Since you're part of the Foster family, you should have an invitation, right?"

Mrs. Foster, not wasting any words, retrieved a golden invitation from her purse.

While other guests had red invitations, those belonging to the Foster family were gold. The guard, after carefully inspecting it, immediately displayed a servile smile and said, "Madam, please, go right ahead."

Mrs. Foster tilted her chin up slightly, exuding an air of superiority. "These two are friends I've invited. They'll be coming in with me."

But considering Brian's acquaintance with the Fosters, he assumed

allowing Vanessa, Mrs. Foster, and Brian to

they stepped into the grand ballroom, they were greeted by the dazzling lights and the lively

cast a soft glow over the guests' elegant attire and

his eyes scanning the room for

a few familiar business associates and, without a second thought, grabbed a drink from a nearby waiter

Vanessa, arm in arm with Mrs. Foster, searched the room. Yet, no matter how hard she looked, she couldn't find

She hadn't come all this way just

now, in the bustling ballroom, Sean

she whispered, "Dear, I'm just going to

she hurriedly left the ballroom, determined

the restroom entrance, she lingered, hoping for a chance encounter. But after ten minutes,

give up, she started towards

glanced at her watch. "Only five more minutes until the party begins. We should head