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

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

with Sean felt like standing in the presence of a force of nature, an aura of power that was impossible

none matched Sean's combination of wealth, looks, and commanding presence. Compared to Sean, even the brightest young stars like Brian and Ethan

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

becoming tense and charged. Sean, Liam,

Claire, given

Victor tried to appear calm. "I

remained seated, his eyes fixed on Victor, silently demanding

revealed, "I have some leads

eyes sharpened like a

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

for breakfast, froze in place, almost dropping

to May. "May, go fetch Ms.