Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 518

Liam felt exactly the same as Mandy did a strange sense of familiarity he couldn't quite place.

That feeling again. Where had it come from? Why did it feel so strong?

He drew in a deep breath, collecting himself, and noticed Mandy was still staring off into space. Without another word, he grabbed the umbrella, got out of the car, and walked around to the passenger side to open the door for her.

"Come on. I'll walk you in."

Mandy looked up at him. The man standing before her was tall and lean, his suit perfectly tailored to his slim waist and long legs. There was a seriousness in his eyes as he watched her, and to her surprise, Mandy felt her heart skip a beat.

She glanced down, chiding herself silently. Was it just because she'd never dated anyone before? Had she gone so long without romance that the first handsome stranger she met could set her heart racing?

Honestly, she must be starved for affection if even a man she'd only just met could make her feel this way.

Maybe, she thought, it was time to let herself relax and enjoy life a little more outside the lab.

She smiled at Liam. "Thank you."

They shared the umbrella as they walked into the hotel together. Once inside, they went their separate ways.

Liam paused, glancing back to watch Mandy disappear down the hallway. No matter how many times he saw her, that feeling of déjà vu was impossible to shake.

He took a deep breath. Well, today was the CEO's wedding. He'd have plenty of time to find Miss Mandy again after the festivities were over.

over and grabbed Mandy's hand, her voice anxious. "There you are! Why are you only just getting here? The ceremony starts in less than thirty minutes-you're

last minute. I got here as soon as I

mind that let's get you dressed. Quick, put this

it. No sooner had she finished than a flamboyantly dressed

held his hand with a flourish. "You must be

nodded. "And

head stylist. No time to

Northcrest; his reputation stretched

in the mirror, she was stunned. The transformation was almost

vel

was like

worn makeup before. School had kept her busy with studies,

joining the research institute, her work left

hardly

and she

to the chapel.

they stepped out

still not used to

her balance

straight into

backward, but a strong arm wrapped around