Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 455

Adah was so furious she felt her blood boiling-she nearly choked with rage. Without another word, she grabbed Ethan and Vanessa and stormed out.

This trip to Northcrest City wasn't just for leisure. Her husband also intended to expand their family's business here.

Northcrest City was home to four powerful old-money families. At the top stood the Fosters, an aristocratic dynasty with a century of history. Getting close to them would be almost impossible.

Still, even if befriending the Fosters was out of reach, there were three other prominent families: the Tempests, the Pierces, and the Quinns.

If the Linwood family could build a good relationship with any of these three, they'd have a real shot at establishing their business in Northcrest City.

Her husband was already working on ways to get close to members of those families.

If they succeeded this time, the Linwoods would finally have a foothold in Northcrest City.

When that happened, tracking down that arrogant family of three from earlier would be a breeze. They were nobodies-one word from the Linwoods, and those people would be finished in this city.

Hmph. That's what happens when you cross the Linwoods.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Tempest paid no mind to the tantrums behind her. After putting those people in their place, she felt a rush of satisfaction-although in the next instant, she slipped right back into her composed, elegant persona.

She knelt down and checked Claire over carefully, taking her daughter's little hand

in hers. Seeing Claire's reddened fingers, her eyes filled with concern.

at this! Your hand's all red. Did it hurt

Claire: "..."

even hear

doing the hitting, not

felt a wave of

head sweetly. "I'm fine, Mom. It

hand all red, it breaks my heart! Only

joined in, leaning closer. "Hitting people is exhausting. I need a kiss from my baby sister

again, Claire was left at a loss for words by the two of them. Still, she dutifully gave each of

and Orion were

out her credit card and handed it to

and have it delivered to

eyes lit up at

Did she really just say

one of the four great families

ty. No

over a

thought-a few million

she'd been smart enough earlier

might not

her hands

worry, Mrs. Tempest. We'll make sure everything is