Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 229

Rubbing his tired eyes, Liam asked casually, "May, who's at the door?"

"It's Dr. Lewis," she replied.

"Dr. Lewis? Who's that?" Liam's face twisted in confusion, his eyebrows nearly knitting together. He turned to Sean, who was sitting beside him, seeking some clarification.

Sean recognized the voice and, with a calm expression, said, "Let him in."

No sooner had he spoken than the door burst open. Victor strode in, clutching a thick folder, his eyes scanning the room desperately for Claire's presence.

"Where's Claire?" he muttered, his gaze darting around.

"Dr. Lewis, Miss Claire is still resting," May explained.

"May, you need to wake her up. It's urgent," Victor insisted, urgency in his voice.

looked uncertain, glancing at Sean for

low rumble imbued with authority, "If you're here about the Linwood family bankruptcy, you can leave. I'll talk

Sean felt like standing in the presence

of wealth, looks, and commanding

his chin out defiantly. "You're the one behind the Linwood family's downfall, aren't you?" he accused,

charged. Sean, Liam, Grace, and May all exchanged knowing

under their collective gaze, silently cursing himself. Perhaps Claire, given her history with the Linwoods, might even be

tried to appear calm. "I really do have something important to discuss with

remained seated, his eyes fixed on Victor, silently demanding

"I have some leads on

into an eerie silence. Sean's eyes sharpened like a hawk's,

instantly perked up, sitting bolt upright. Grace and May both

just come downstairs for breakfast, froze in place, almost dropping his

to May. "May, go fetch