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.

since they were kids, but it seemed he'd only gotten

attitude, especially when he directed it at her brother. It was one thing for Ethan to pick on her, but to lay hands on Orion? That

back her hand

through the lobby. Ethan's head snapped to the

of my brother." Claire's glare was cold and full

a moment, Ethan was too stunned to react. When he met Claire's furious gaze, his heart gave an

dare you hit my brother! Who do

were faster. Another crisp slap landed on Vanessa's

daze. He released Orion and shoved Claire hard.

Orion caught her

Ethan spat, "get out right now, or I'll make you regret

blood boil. He couldn't explain it, but the anger was there, hot

asking for it," he

and pulled him away. She had no intention of getting into a fight with the Linwoods, especially not today on her birthday. If she showed up to the party battered and bruised, it would only bring shame to

to find their parents. Her mom and dad would

have security throw

level," Claire said