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.

hand, a sharp voice suddenly pierced the

Crestwood College?" a shrill female voice, dripping with sarcasm,

Has our genius Mandy landed another wealthy patron?" a mocking male voice

a couple standing beside

but her eyes betrayed an unmasked spite;

scrutinized the pair, realizing she

had set her up, nearly getting her expelled, it felt

kick her while she was down. No matter who they were, people took pleasure in

affect her, she treated their words like hot air, letting them drift

like when her dorm mates used her toiletries to clean the toilets just to disgust her,

flash of cold anger crossed Mandy's

They must have a death

couple turned their attention to

a young, dashing figure in front of them. Liam looked

glasses perched on his nose, his eyes deep and intelligent. His handsome features emanated a refined,

eyes landed on the six-figure Rolex on

woman like Mandy snag