Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 201

Aberdeen was trembling with rage upon hearing Lucas Foster's words. She struck him hard with her cane. "Shut up! This mess wouldn't have happened if you hadn't married someone so disgraceful!"

"Your wife has tormented my granddaughter-in-law to no end, and yet you stand here trying to smooth things over!"

Lucas felt utterly humiliated being reprimanded by his own mother in front of everyone.

He gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger, and walked to the door of the banquet hall, attempting to leave.

But the door was locked tight and wouldn't budge.

"Assistant Liam, open the door!" Lucas commanded, his voice carrying an edge of authority that brooked no refusal.

Liam maintained a polite smile, but his tone was firm. "If the chairman doesn't want Mr. Foster to be upset, he should wait patiently here."

Lucas was infuriated. "Do you dare defy me? Do you believe I won't fire you?"

Liam's smile remained. "I believe you, sir. But for now, you should wait."

Lucas clenched his fists in frustration, but there was nothing he could do.

The guests watched in silent fear, stunned that Liam would ignore the chairman's orders. The tension in the room was palpable, making it hard to breathe.

on the floor, her eyes

bruised, but they dared not complain. They only hoped that when

...

as he walked through

the steady rhythm

they turned a corner, an unwelcome voice reached Claire's

stood not far away, sporting a

his usual arrogance, Brian had to humble

Vanessa Linwood stared at Sean,

two of them, his gaze lingering on the torn embroidery in Vanessa's hand.

could feel Claire tense up in his arms. Although he didn't know the full story, he could infer from the details that Brian and Vanessa were somehow responsible for Claire's

expression surprisingly calm. "Mr. Cole, shouldn't you

flustered by the unexpected civility, nodded quickly. "Yes, of

was holding, but Claire was wrapped securely, leaving only her delicate feet

in Sean's arms, her expression briefly hostile before reverting to her

didn't spare

answer Brian's question, simply stating, "You two go ahead,

didn't think twice, bidding Sean farewell before hurrying

retreating figures, a small smile playing on his lips. Speaking into a concealed microphone, he instructed, "Liam,

up everyone who had wronged Claire would make it easier to deal with

worry," he