Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 355

Asher's lips curled into a wicked, predatory grin. He tightened his hold on Claire, leaning in to whisper right next to her ear, his voice low and suggestive. "Claire, after all these years, you're still as irresistible as ever. Since you're here, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Stay with me for a while, hmm?"

His breath tickled the sensitive skin behind her ear, sending a wave of goosebumps down her arms.

Claire struggled desperately, but Asher's grip was iron-strong-she couldn't move an inch.

Just then, the door to the private dining room creaked open again.

Everyone turned to look. Framed in the doorway stood a striking woman in a white dress, her long dark hair falling sleek and straight. She exuded a blend of innocence and allure, every inch the picture of poised beauty.

Her gaze swept across the room before landing squarely on Asher and Claire.

Instantly, her expression soured-her face went pale, eyes blazing with anger and disbelief.

flicker of embarrassment crossing his face before he quickly composed himself. He released Claire,

heard a word. Her eyes fixated

and then by Normand Lewis, Scarlet had been desperate to find

a junior sales manager for now, nowhere near Normand's wealth or Hans's local clout, but he'd just graduated and already landed a job at Foster & Co.-the most

going through a messy divorce with his wife-a spoiled heiress from Cresthaven. Once the divorce was final,

to her worries about hardship or struggle. If Asher managed to catch the attention of Mr. Foster himself and climb even higher, her life would be set. Even if he eventually lost interest in her, she had a backup plan: use her time with Asher to get close

She didn't need to marry into

someone of her background, meeting Mr. Foster on her own was nearly impossible. That's why Asher was so important—a stepping stone she couldn't

seeing her carefully chosen stepping stone tangled up with some "tramp," the two of them practically wrapped around each other, rage boiled up inside her. How dare this

let it slide.

trembling with fury. "You shameless bitch! Seducing my man—are you tired

wrong. I didn't seduce Asher-he's the