Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 272

No one could ever threaten him.

A slow, mocking smile curled Sean's lips, a hint of disdain playing at the corners of his mouth. His gaze toward Jarrod and Karin grew colder, as chilling and merciless as frost settling over a winter night.

"These past few weeks, I've been caught up with the Eastborough Project," he said, his tone casual, almost bored. "I nearly forgot all about Cole Corporation."

The words hit Jarrod like a bucket of ice water. The arrogance that had animated his face drained away, leaving him frozen in place.

His fists clenched unconsciously. Never in his wildest dreams had Jarrod imagined Sean would say something like that. It was a warning—sharp and unmistakable.

"What… what are you trying to say?" Jarrod stammered, nerves fraying.

Sean didn't bother to answer. Instead, with studied calm, he pulled out his phone and dialed Liam's number. His voice, deep and resonant, landed on Jarrod like a sledgehammer: "Do whatever it takes to bring down Cole Corporation."

Jarrod's eyes went wide with terror, disbelief etched across his features.

Sean was actually declaring war on Cole Corporation—without a second thought.

Cole Corporation was the top conglomerate in Cresthaven, a business giant with deep roots and influence in every industry. It wasn't the sort of company anyone could topple on a whim.

Yet Sean spoke as if he were merely ordering coffee—unconcerned, matter-of-fact, and so absolute that Jarrod had no choice but to believe him.

Jarrod had spent decades navigating the cutthroat world of Vesperia's elite; he knew exactly how much power the Foster family wielded. As the most prominent dynasty in Northcrest City, the Fosters had wealth, connections, and influence to spare. If Sean wanted to destroy Cole Corporation, he had the means to do it.

Defeat settled over Jarrod like a shroud. His eyes filled with despair. "Mr. Foster, we only acted out of concern for our daughter. How could you be so blind to the truth? Is it really worth starting a war with Cole Corporation… just for a woman?"

Sean smiled faintly, his gaze unreadable. "Out of concern for your daughter?"

He let the words hang in the air, turning them over in his mind, his expression growing increasingly sardonic.

"If you really care so much for her, maybe you should focus on finding out who was actually responsible all those years ago—instead of pinning everything on Claire."