Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 501

Being praised by her idol left Mandy so exhilarated she could barely string a sentence together.

She clung tightly to Claire's arm, her gaze fixed on her with growing admiration. The more she looked at Claire, the more she liked her though even Mandy herself couldn't explain exactly why.

It felt as if, somehow, she'd been destined to like Claire from the very beginning. It wasn't just because Claire was a genius; it was something deeper, a natural affinity that drew her in.

Mandy had grown up without a father-her mother had raised her alone. Because of this, kids at school used to mock her, calling her a “fatherless stray.” It had left its mark on her, giving her a prickly side. Yet, whenever she was around Claire, she found herself unconsciously hiding away all those rough edges and negative emotions.

With hopeful eyes, Mandy asked, "Claire, could I take a picture with you?"

Claire didn't hesitate. Not only did she agree, but after they snapped the photo together, she even set it as the wallpaper on her own phone.

"Come find me at the lab, Mandy. I'll be waiting for you," Claire said with a smile.

Everyone nearby stared in disbelief at Claire's obvious favoritism.

Mandy? She

'great minds think alike'?” "We

whispers, Mandy felt a warm glow in her chest. She nodded firmly and declared, "Don't worry, Claire. I'll work as hard as I can and make

event ended on a high

more determination. Even at the National Defense Polytechnic, where prodigies were everywhere, she stood

After such a long day, she was exhausted and longed for nothing more than to collapse onto her bed

expected was to run into Adah the moment she stepped out of

done to her in her previous life, that didn't mean she wanted to see her now. Some shadows just

are you doing here?" Claire asked flatly, not bothering to hide

her voice. "Claire, I just

cut her off, her tone sharp. "Ms. Jones, you and I have nothing to do with each other anymore. I just want us to go our separate ways and live

won't bother you, and I don't want you coming around to bother

or forget what you've done to me. I'm not above revenge, so for your own sake,

do." śwnovel