Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 505

"Dad, that's totally unfair," Orion protested, exasperated.

Mr. Tempest just snorted and swiped the bowl of soup from Orion's hands.

"Hey! Dad, what are you doing? I haven't even started yet!" Orion complained, his face falling.

Mr. Tempest raised an eyebrow. "Didn't you just start dating someone? I hear she sends you lunch every day. Why don't you eat the food your girlfriend sends, and leave Claire's for me?"

Orion was speechless. "Come on, Dad! This is the first time Claire's brought me lunch. Of course I want to eat it—nothing compares to Claire's food."

He hurriedly snatched his bowl back before his father could try again, then dug in with his spoon, protective as a dragon over gold.

Not to be outdone, Mr. Tempest took a big mouthful. His eyes immediately lit up. "This soup is different from what the house staff usually makes. I have to say-it's delicious."

Orion turned to Claire. "Claire, did you make this?"

Claire shook her head. "No, it was May-she's the new housekeeper."

"Doesn't matter who made it. As long as Claire brought it, it's the best," Mr. Tempest declared.

"Absolutely. Anything from Claire is top-notch," Orion agreed.

two men took turns praising Claire as they ate, making

knock sounded

he hated more than someone interrupting

it?" he

and a round-faced woman in her mid-twenties stepped in, clutching

recalled her father's words a moment ago: Orion had a girlfriend who brought him lunch

this be his

be honest, the woman at the door wasn't unattractive, but she wasn't striking either: short, a little plump, dressed

It wasn't

down on her, but she'd always imagined her brother

stared at the woman in disbelief, momentarily

as well. The moment she saw

skipped

Who is this woman?

doing in

was obvious she got along well with Mr. Tempest and

was another one

her teeth. Swallowing her displeasure, she forced a smile and addressed Orion. "Mr.Tempest, here's the lunch Marina