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."

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

stepped aside, allowing Vanessa, Mrs. Foster, and

they stepped into the grand ballroom, they were greeted by the

glow over the guests' elegant attire and

stoic expression, his eyes scanning the room for connections that might benefit the Cole

business associates and, without a second thought, grabbed a

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

hadn't come all this way just to celebrate an old lady's birthday; her

in the bustling ballroom, Sean was nowhere

whispered, "Dear, I'm just going

Mrs. Foster's nod of approval, she hurriedly left the ballroom, determined to find

she lingered, hoping for a chance encounter. But after ten minutes, there was

to give up, she started

glanced at her watch. "Only five more minutes until the party