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.

sharp voice suddenly pierced the air, shattering the

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

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

their heads to see a couple standing beside them, seemingly appearing

eyes betrayed an unmasked spite; the boy lounged casually, head tilted, a smirk

the pair, realizing she

set her up, nearly getting

kick her while she was down. No matter who they were,

as long as it didn't affect her, she treated their words like hot air, letting them drift in one ear and out the

her toiletries to clean the

a flash of cold anger

to ruin her plans? They

taunts, the couple

figure in front of them. Liam looked no more than

glasses perched on his nose, his eyes deep and intelligent. His handsome features emanated a refined, gentlemanly aura, surpassing even the heartthrobs at

the six-figure Rolex on Liam's wrist, their pupils shrank, and

a shameless woman like Mandy