Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 194

Vanessa looked at Claire with teary eyes, her voice trembling as she said, "Sister, I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to. I'm willing to compensate you—just name your price."

Brian quickly chimed in, "See, Claire? I told you Vanessa is considerate. She's offering to compensate you, so there's no need to make a fuss."

He paused briefly, then added, "It's just an embroidery, after all. It's not worth much."

Vanessa's face lit up with a seemingly innocent yet subtly smug smile. "Sister, I get a hundred thousand dollars a month in allowance. I'll give it all to you as compensation, okay? If that's not enough, I can ask my parents and brother for more-they dote on me and will surely give me the money."

Brian echoed, "A hundred thousand is more than enough, Claire. You and Vanessa are family. Why let such a trivial matter become a spectacle?"

With their words, they appeared to be asking for Claire's forgiveness while subtly insinuating that she was being petty.

Standing nearby, Andie was appalled by their audacity. Unable to hold back, he spat out, "Who cares about your dirty money? A hundred thousand? Do you think you're dealing with beggars?"

by Sean at an auction

smug smile

worth

belonging to Sean end up in Claire's

have caught Sean's eye long ago drove

looked grim. He had come today mainly to discuss the Eastborough Project with

a disaster. Not only had he ruined a big business deal, but he also risked offending Sean

at Claire in disbelief, her voice tinged with panic, "Sister, this can't be true,

breath, unwilling to waste more words on them, and turned to Andie. "Andie, call Mr. Foster and ask

the call when Brian snatched the phone

barked, his brow