Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 459

Ethan and Vanessa had spotted them, too.

Ethan's lips curled in contempt. "What are a pair of social-climbing wannabes like you doing here?"

He glanced at Claire and Orion, eyes glittering with disdain. "Oh, I get it. You're hoping to cozy up to Northcrest's high society at the Tempest family's little princess's birthday bash, aren't you?"

He let out a cold laugh. "Makes sense. For people like you, even the scraps that fall from a real family's table would be enough to last you a lifetime."

"But don't get any ideas," Ethan sneered, stepping closer. "You won't get away with it today. Not with us here."

"And you think you can tell us to get lost?" He scoffed, puffing up with self- importance. "If anyone should leave, it's you."

Ethan's words were as nasty as ever, as if he'd completely forgotten how Orion had left him helpless the day before.

He strode over and grabbed Orion by the arm, trying to haul him toward the door. "You heard me get out! People like you drag down the whole reputation of this place. This is a five-star hotel, not a charity case for the likes of you."

Claire could feel her anger rising with every arrogant word. Ethan always did this -accusing others without knowing the facts, acting like he was judge and jury.

like this since they were

at her brother. It was one thing

hand and slapped him

Ethan's head snapped to the side,

Claire's glare was

to react. When he met Claire's furious gaze, his heart gave

"How dare you hit

but Claire's reflexes were faster. Another crisp

Orion and shoved Claire hard. "You hit my sister? You

nearly falling, but Orion caught

spat, "get out right now, or I'll

about Orion—especially the easy way Claire called him "brother"-made Ethan's blood boil. He couldn't explain it,

asking for it," he snarled, lunging

especially not today on her birthday.

their parents. Her mom and dad would know how

probably have security throw them

level," Claire said quietly. "Let's go