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.

Sean for guidance, her eyes silently

authority, "If you're here about the Linwood

Sean felt like standing in the

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

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

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

silently cursing himself. Perhaps Claire, given her history with the

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

fixed

"I have some leads on Claire's

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

been struggling to stay awake, instantly perked up,

for breakfast, froze in place, almost dropping his cane

turned to May. "May, go