Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 233

Mandy's lips curled into a cold smile, a smile that hid a calculation few could discern.

Arrogance was a good trait, she mused, for it made deceiving the arrogant so much easier.

Ever since Mandy had witnessed Claire being manipulated by the Linwood family, she had come to understand a fundamental truth: relying on oneself was always the safest bet.

Only by becoming strong enough could she stand tall in this world, free from bullying and undeserved humiliation.

“Hang in there, Claire,” Mandy thought. “Once I've saved enough money, I'll take you and Mom away from Cresthaven. We'll start fresh, somewhere no one can find us.”

With a silent vow, Mandy turned on her heel, her steps determined as she headed back to her dorm.

The shrill laughter inside pierced through the thin door like poisoned needles pricking her ears.

"She's out, won't be back for a while. Let's hurry before Mandy the lunatic finds out."

"Just a maid's daughter acting all high and mighty. I've had enough of her."

"Who cares about poor people anyway? What can she do to us?"

"That's why she's the worst. Since we can't touch her, let's use her toothbrush to scrub the toilet, haha!"

"I'll use her towel to wipe my feet."

"And I poured toilet water into her shampoo."

Every word was laced with malice.

Mandy's eyes turned dark and predatory, like a beast lurking in the cold night. But her lips lifted into a smile, her entire being vibrating with excitement, exuding a dangerous aura.

Since the rumors about her being a rich man's mistress had spread like wildfire through Cresthaven Institute of Technology, her reputation had been tarnished.

If it hadn't been for Ethan stepping in, she would have been expelled.

Yet, she wasn't about to thank Ethan like her mother did. She wasn't naive; it was clear as day that this was all orchestrated by Ethan to manipulate Claire.

How despicable.

Ever since the incident, her once-friendly roommates had shown their true colors, using their privileged backgrounds to bully her without fear.

Her quiet demeanor had given them the impression she was an easy target.

But they didn't realize that witnessing Claire's downfall had changed her. Since high school, she'd transformed into a fierce and unyielding "lunatic," brimming with an intense hatred for injustice.