Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 442

He never would've imagined it-Sean, usually so cold and quiet, had only met his sister once, and was already trying to steal her away?

There was no way he'd agree to this marriage!

"My sister doesn't care about your things. Claire, give it back to him. If you like it, I'll buy you a new one-"

Before Orion could finish, Claire cut him off.

She blinked her wide, innocent eyes. "But I like it, big brother."

Orion's heart shattered all over again.

Claire, I'm your big brother-the one you love most. Are you really going to leave me for Sean Foster, that walking icicle?

Sean ignored Orion's look of envy and resentment. He took Claire's small hand in his own. "Come on. Let's go to my place."

Claire's eyes sparkled with excitement.

She'd always been curious about Sean's home. In her previous life, she never got the chance to visit. Now, finally, the opportunity was here-how could she possibly pass it up?

Maybe she'd even get to see Sean's grandmother and Grace. She missed them so much.

"Yes, let's!" Claire agreed eagerly. "Can we go right now?"

York frowned. "Honestly, I don't get it. There's actually a girl who likes Sean?"

that? That girl from the Chase

Cordelia Chase? Please. Sean can't stand her. She's nowhere near as

"If Cordelia ever saw Sean being this gentle with Claire, I think she'd lose

lay a finger

The Foster Family.

led Claire up the

a grand palace, set behind sweeping lawns that glowed green in the

architecture-its pale marble façade gleamed with a soft, elegant sheen, and intricate carvings

to keep the wonder from her

wealthy

she let Sean lead

they crossed the threshold, Claire's eyes darted

for Sean's grandmother and

neither of those familiar, comforting

vast entry hall were a few uniformed staff, moving quietly and efficiently

hide her curiosity, Claire

was as calm as ever. "Grandmother's at the old estate. My

feeling a pang of disappointment. So his grandmother here. It looked like

her

all.

sense the shift in her mood. He squeezed her hand

replied quickly, pushing her disappointment aside and managing

room," Sean said, leading her up the grand staircase to the second