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

Chapter 1470

It looked like Jackson was onto something-Fiona definitely had some strong ties with the owner of the Golden Hotel. Turns out, the owner was her uncle. The manager led Jackson and his crew into the fanciest private room, treating them with the utmost respect, and handed them the menu.

Fiona, with an air of ease and familiarity, ordered a few dishes, catching Jackson's attention. His eyebrow lifted in mild surprise. “Fiona, do you come here often? You seem to know the menu better than me," Jackson commented.

Nash was equally surprised, remembering the chatter among the girls in their class. They always talked about how Fiona came from a modest background, supposedly from a remote village where even a decent meal was a luxury. Yet here she was, ordering with the confidence of a regular.

"Oh, your mom brought me here last time," Fiona replied smoothly, casting a quick glance his way. "Some dishes left quite the impression, so I remembered them."

Nash nodded, recalling that his mom did indeed take Fiona out for a meal once. Jackson's long lashes lowered as he mused, hiding whatever thoughts were swirling in his mind. "The owner of the Golden Hotel is such a mystery—no one knows who they really are. Fiona, with your smarts, any guesses on what they might look like?"

His tone was casual, almost like he was just making conversation. Fiona was a bit taken aback, looking up at Jackson suddenly. What was he getting at with that question? Was it some kind of test?

the

thought she wasn't too shabby

jab, "Are you serious? Everyone knows

beautiful as a fairy, no less. Why not just say she owned

women?" Fiona shot back at Nash. "Did you forget how I

a humiliating memory for him, and he clammed up. Jackson watched the back-and-forth with a grin, noticing Fiona's empty water glass. He reached for the water pitcher, but

Fiona, have some water," Tyler said, pouring a glass and setting

it with ease and took a sip. Jackson's smile faded, leaning

woman can