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.

glancing at Sean

his voice a low rumble imbued with authority, "If you're here about the Linwood family bankruptcy, you can leave.

like standing in the presence of a

in Cresthaven, none matched Sean's combination of wealth, looks, and commanding presence. Compared to Sean,

chin out defiantly. "You're the one behind the Linwood family's downfall, aren't you?" he accused, pausing before adding, "Aren't you afraid Claire will hate you

becoming tense and charged. Sean, Liam, Grace, and May all

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

steady himself, Victor tried to appear calm. "I really do have something important to discuss with

fixed

"I have some leads on Claire's missing

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

who had been struggling to stay awake, instantly perked up, sitting bolt upright. Grace and May both

froze in place, almost dropping his cane at the

to May. "May, go fetch