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

Chapter 1545

Getting a free meal at The Emerald Lounge is like hitting the jackpot-it's far superior to any dining experience outside. The food here is notoriously pricey. Even when they're together, they wouldn't dare order anything extravagant— maybe just some scrambled eggs or a simple salad, the only things that don't break the bank. Everything else on the menu is a triple-digit splurge, way out of their budget.

"We know her; we're classmates," Patricia quickly chimed in.

Fiona, however, shrugged off their intense stares and coolly replied, "We're not that close. No need for a freebie. Let's head out."

As Fiona walked away, Patricia was practically steaming with frustration.

Dang it! They had the chance for a fancy meal on the house, and it just slipped through their fingers. She was fuming.

Janet stood nearby, shaking with anger. Why was it that she could only afford the basics at The Emerald Lounge, while Fiona, with a little help from a guy, got the whole meal for free?

"Janet, why don't we try buttering up Fiona? Maybe we can score a free meal too," Patricia suggested, practically drooling at the thought of those tempting dishes she couldn't afford.

a furious glance and snapped, "If you want to go, be my guest. Just don't stick around with me afterwards. Go

stomp, she headed back to her modest dining room, while Fiona

about the SD card in her hand, a

goes

her. "Here's your cut. Do

the cash and weighing it in his hand, clearly

guy. It infuriated her, thinking about how far she was willing to go to take

Fitzgerald and losing all ties with Nash filled her

all, Fiona only had her looks. Let her enjoy her brief moment of freedom; the rest

...

in the

waiting, with

half-filled with peeledel

eyes sparkled