Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 233

Mandy's lips curled into a cold smile, a smile that hid a calculation few could discern.

Arrogance was a good trait, she mused, for it made deceiving the arrogant so much easier.

Ever since Mandy had witnessed Claire being manipulated by the Linwood family, she had come to understand a fundamental truth: relying on oneself was always the safest bet.

Only by becoming strong enough could she stand tall in this world, free from bullying and undeserved humiliation.

"Hang in there, Claire," Mandy thought. "Once I've saved enough money, I'll take you and Mom away from Cresthaven. We'll start fresh, somewhere no one can find us."

With a silent vow, Mandy turned on her heel, her steps determined as she headed back to her dorm.

The shrill laughter inside pierced through the thin door like poisoned needles pricking her ears.

"She's out, won't be back for a while. Let's hurry before Mandy the lunatic finds out."

"Just a maid's daughter acting all high and mighty. I've had enough of her."

"Who cares about poor people anyway? What can she do to us?"

"That's why she's the worst. Since we can't touch her, let's use her toothbrush to scrub the toilet, haha!"

"I'll use her towel to wipe my feet."

I poured toilet water into

was laced with

turned dark and predatory, like a beast lurking in the cold night. But her lips lifted into a smile, her entire being vibrating with excitement, exuding

had spread like wildfire through Cresthaven Institute of Technology, her reputation had been

stepping in,

did. She wasn't naive; it was clear as day that this was all orchestrated by Ethan

How despicable.

shown their true colors, using their privileged backgrounds to

had given them the impression

Claire's downfall had changed her. Since high school, she'd transformed into

anyone dared to bully her, she was ready to

leaning silently

had not only been used to wipe feet but also to clean

one of the roommates suggested, followed by the

latch turning broke the silence

the door to the dorm, a strange smile on her lips as she leaned against the doorframe. "You all seem to

three well-groomed girls froze, their faces drained of color. As they met Mandy's smile-part mocking, part menacing-their

and locked the door

made the girls' pupils contract in terror as they stared at

came back early?" one of them stammered, her lips painted in a seductive

Mandy laughed.