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.

uncertain, glancing at Sean for guidance, her eyes silently

as he addressed Victor, his voice a low rumble imbued with authority, "If you're here about the Linwood family bankruptcy, you can

like standing in the

he'd met many influential people in Cresthaven, none matched Sean's combination of wealth, looks, and commanding presence. Compared to Sean, even the brightest young

"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

in the room shifted, becoming tense and charged. Sean, Liam, Grace, and

Perhaps Claire, given her history with the Linwoods, might even be relieved by

deep breath to steady himself, Victor tried to appear calm.

his eyes fixed on Victor,

some

an eerie silence. Sean's eyes sharpened

instantly perked up, sitting bolt

for breakfast, froze in place, almost dropping his cane at the

turned to May.