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.

God, how lucky is Mandy? She actually

mean by 'great minds think alike'?” "We can only watch and

firmly and declared, "Don't worry, Claire. I'll

on a

Mandy threw herself into her studies with even more determination. Even at the National

escorted out of the school by the principal and a small entourage. After such a long day, she was exhausted and longed for nothing more than

to run into Adah the moment she stepped out

her previous life, that didn't mean she wanted to see her

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

coldness in her voice. "Claire, I just

I have nothing to do with

don't want you coming around to bother

how many lifetimes go by, I can't forgive or forget what you've done to me. I'm not above revenge, so for your own sake, don't show up in front of me again. I

do." śwnovel