Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 1405

The hefty guy was trembling, clearly hesitant to make a move, a stark contrast to his earlier bravado. Fiona noticed his reluctance and chuckled softly.

Tilting her head slightly, she casually remarked, "Can't do it? Well, in that case, you'll have to take the heat for her."

After she spoke, she gently patted the tiger on the head, while the snake nearby coiled, ready for action. The plump man gulped audibly, but mustered the courage to stand.

Rosa realized she had crossed someone powerful, and as she pushed herself up, her nails nearly snapped from the effort. Just as she was about to put up a fight, the once-peaceful sky erupted with a sudden roar.

Fiona caught a whiff of gasoline, and before she could fully grasp what was happening, a helicopter landed right in front of them. Squinting, she saw Jackson, clad in a sharp black suit, his demeanor icy as he approached.

Trailing behind him was an anxious-looking Adam. Jackson, tall and full of purpose, visibly relaxed when his eyes landed on Fiona, his deep gaze brimming with concern.

As soon as Fiona recognized him, her heart skipped a beat, and her lips formed a small pout, her almond eyes quickly filling with tears of innocence. Her cheeks, smudged with dust from the earlier tussle, only added to her vulnerable, slightly disheveled appearance.

voice tinged with grievance, she lamented, "What took you so long? You wouldn't believe how they picked on me. Look at them, all big and brawny. How

From the moment he stepped off the helicopter, Jackson had wanted to scoop her up. Seeing her so wronged, he didn't

long as I'm here, no one will lay a finger on you." Then, turning to Adam with a cool demeanor,

immediately. Seeing Fiona bullied had him seething, ready to tear those guys apart for her. Cracking his neck and flexing his wrists, he delivered a swift kick

boots, puzzled at how Fiona, who'd been as cold and fearless as ice before, turned so delicate the moment this

was no

promptly floored another one with a kick. Rosa was the only one left, and Adam

escort her

he

hands on

in Jackson's embrace, Fiona breathed in the familiar woody scent of his cologne, feeling utterly secure. She clung to his suit jacket, subtly nuzzling against it. Jackson

"Jackson! I'm hurt."

she wasn't hurt

to see how