Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom novel Chapter 240

She bit her lower lip, trembling slightly, looking utterly humiliated yet too scared to argue back.

She pushed away the credit card Liam offered, her voice trembling with tears, full of grievance and helplessness, "Believe me or not, I never wanted your money. Last night was an accident, not your fault."

With that, she abruptly stood up, shoved past a couple blocking her way, and dashed out of the café.

Watching her flee, Liam felt a deepening sense of pity, mixed with a growing disdain for the couple who had provoked her.

He stood up, intending to follow her.

But the young man blocked his path with an arm.

"She's just putting on an act. Women like that aren't worth your pity."

Liam's gaze, from behind his glasses, turned icy. Patience was not one of his virtues.

"Do I need your opinion on my affairs?"

The couple, intimidated by his presence, flushed red and white but dared not retort.

Liam strode purposefully out of the café.

By then, Mandy had already crossed the street and was heading towards the campus entrance.

In a panic, Liam shouted, "Mandy!"

That's what the pair had called her.

Mandy stopped in her tracks, turning her back to Liam.

At that moment, there wasn't a trace of the earlier pitiful expression on her face, only a blazing anger that seemed ready to incinerate anyone who ruined her plans. But as she turned around, she quickly masked her fury, her expression smoothing over as if nothing had happened.

She thought she might be able to act a little longer—maybe she could still get the money.

However, as she turned, the scene before her left her wide-eyed, her jaw nearly dropping.

There was a flamboyantly dressed man clinging to Liam’s waist like a koala, burying his head in Liam's chest and sobbing pitifully, his wails echoing far and wide.

Across the street, Mandy watched as the two men embraced; one sobbing his heart out, the other gently comforting him. The sight hit Mandy like a bolt of lightning, leaving her shell-shocked.

Damn!

So he's gay.

No wonder those abs are so rock-hard, must be from all that action in bed with that guy.

In an instant, Liam was no longer on her menu.

She figured the money Liam offered wasn't guilt money for taking advantage of her, but rather because he was disgusted she'd sullied his reputation.

Bastard.

What a waste of my time.

Mandy cursed inwardly, turned on her heel, and marched into the campus, not sparing Liam another glance.