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.

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

she hadn't heard a word. Her eyes fixated on Claire with open

to find another

but he'd just graduated and already landed a job at Foster & Co.-the most prestigious firm in Vesperia. His future was

a messy divorce with his wife-a spoiled heiress from Cresthaven. Once the

end 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

favor. She didn't need to marry into old money; just being close to it-just catching a few

on her own was nearly impossible.

"tramp," the two of them practically wrapped

let it slide. Not

Claire, her voice trembling with fury. "You shameless bitch! Seducing my

Asher-he's the one who put his hands on me. Aren't you his girlfriend? Maybe you should keep a closer eye on your