Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 178

Although he had only been practicing law for five years, Vincent's reputation allowed him to buy a house and a car in the bustling city of Cresthaven. However, after the purchases, his savings dwindled significantly.

He found himself unable to pay a hefty fine. Without the funds, his house and car were repossessed, and after covering surgery and hospital expenses, his bank account was nearly empty. When he was discharged, he had just a few thousand dollars left—an amount that barely scratched the surface of his needs.

Vincent tried to find new job opportunities, but with a broken leg and his law license revoked, he faced rejections everywhere he turned. Former colleagues, who once greeted him with smiles, now avoided him entirely. When he called friends for help, he was met with indifference and outright refusals.

At night, Vincent sat alone in his dimly lit rented apartment, surrounded by the damp and musty air. As he looked around the empty room, despair and regret weighed heavily on his heart.

While Vincent was struggling, The Linwood Group and Cole Corporation were also taking severe hits, with partners backing out of agreements. Nathan and Brian were overwhelmed with work, unable to stop the relentless decline of their company stocks.

Meanwhile, at Foster Manor, Claire was engrossed in preparing a birthday gift for Aberdeen. Sitting at her desk, sunlight streaming softly through the window, she was bathed in a gentle golden glow. In front of her, an almost-completed embroidery of peonies on silk was taking shape, each stitch bringing the design to life.

Nathan's shouts at his subordinates were futile, solving nothing. Over at Cole Corporation, Brian frequented various business events, trying to mitigate the company's losses, but each attempt ended in disappointment. His hair was disheveled, his shirt collar perpetually undone, a stark contrast to his former confident demeanor.

In their desperate situation, both Nathan and Brian pinned all their hopes on Aberdeen's upcoming birthday celebration. They learned the party would be held at Cresthaven's most luxurious hotel, with not only Cresthaven's elite families attending but also the influential dynasties from Northcrest City. This was their only chance.