Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 427

She had no intention of hiding her brilliance.

In fact, she went out of her way to showcase her remarkable intellect-she was determined to leave the orphanage before her fifteenth birthday.

In her previous life, she'd dreamed of becoming a teacher, shaping young minds and nurturing generations to come.

But this time around, that dream no longer appealed to her.

Brian had been right-wasting her talent by not going into research would be a real shame.

If she wanted the people at the very top to notice her, she had to prove she was leagues ahead of everyone else.

Only by becoming someone utterly out of reach for the Linwood family could she ever hope to protect herself.

After all, with the Linwood family's reach, she'd never be able to escape their grasp no matter where she ran.

But if she joined a research institute and became a top-tier scientist invaluable to the country, even the Linwood family would have to think twice before trying anything.

A cold, determined smile played at Claire's lips.

In this life, she wouldn't let anyone hurt her again.

As long as she stayed away from the Linwoods, Mandy wouldn't be warped by her presence-she could spare them both.

Claire was resolute: she'd save herself, and she'd save Mandy, too.

With her mind made up, she attacked her studies with even greater determination.

academic prodigy, kindergarten and elementary

two, she'd finished the entire

director, caregivers, and even the teachers could only stare

if they'd

real surprises were yet to

mastered everything taught

four, she'd devoured the entire high school

started competing in science competitions, sweeping first prize every

orphanage, but people

desperately needed scientific minds, and Claire-who had mastered high school material at

were the perfect way to find exceptional

which ensured she

college

years old, she sat for the exam again-but

her acceptance letter, she continued living

five years straight, she hadn't allowed herself

been a gifted student before, she'd never stopped working hard

finally, the exams were over, and she

strolled through the orphanage

was

been so mature for

the other

distance. Not that Claire

eager

close to anyone.