Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 239

In the cozy corner of the afternoon café, warm golden light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled patterns on the polished floors.

Liam noticed her sitting quietly, head bowed, her hair cascading like a curtain over most of her face. She had remained silent for quite some time.

Assuming she was still upset about the previous night, he softened his voice instinctively and said, "I'm offering you money not to insult you, but because I genuinely want to make amends."

Mandy slowly lifted her eyes, tears brimming, her face a picture of vulnerability, as if she had been burdened with tremendous grievances.

"I... I wasn't really harmed, sir, there's no need for this," she replied in a soft voice.

“Please, take it. Otherwise, I won't have peace of mind," Liam urged sincerely, his eyes earnest.

Mandy inwardly wished she could snatch the card immediately, yet the show had to go on.

Her face displayed a conflicted expression, her brow furrowing with indecision.

Liam remained patient, gently persuading her, his voice warm yet insistent.

voice suddenly

look who it is! Isn't this Mandy, the scholarship star of Crestwood College?" a shrill female voice, dripping

another wealthy patron?" a mocking

a couple standing beside

girl wore heavy makeup, her foundation like a mask, but her eyes betrayed an unmasked spite; the boy lounged casually,

pair, realizing she didn't recognize

had set her up, nearly

while she was down. No matter who they were, people

her, she treated their words like

it did affect her, like when her dorm mates used her toiletries to clean the toilets just to disgust her, she wouldn't let it slide

of cold

ruin her plans? They must have

taunts, the couple turned their attention

man, but were surprised to find a young, dashing figure in front

glasses perched on his nose, his eyes deep and intelligent. His handsome

six-figure Rolex on Liam's

shameless woman like Mandy snag