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

was laced

turned dark and predatory, like a beast lurking in the cold night. But her lips lifted into

her being a rich man's mistress had spread like wildfire through Cresthaven Institute of Technology,

for Ethan stepping in, she

naive; it was clear as day that this was all orchestrated by

How despicable.

their true colors, using their

them the

realize that witnessing Claire's downfall had changed her. Since high school, she'd transformed into a fierce and unyielding

was ready to fight back,

arms, leaning silently against

been used to wipe feet but also to clean up the water stains around the toilet, and her shampoo and shower gel had been

the cafeteria," one of the roommates suggested, followed

latch turning broke the silence

smile on her lips as she leaned against

color. As

locked the door

the girls' pupils contract

stammered, her lips painted in a seductive

Mandy laughed.