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

Chapter 1587

Yvenne's words brought the whole table to a standstill. Even Nash, who was usually the most self-assured, held back from keeping the conversation going, casting a puzzled glance at Yvenne.

After a moment of silence, Jackson placed the peeled shrimp into Fiona's bowl, slowly took off his gloves, and finally looked up at Yvenne. His eyes were flat, showing a clear indifference.

"First off, we're not on first-name terms. Just like everyone else, you should call me Mr. Carter. Second, Fiona is an exception for me. Lastly, if you know you're not as sharp as Fiona, maybe take a page from her book."

With that, he said coldly, "Let's eat."

Fiona, who had been enjoying her shrimp, felt her heart do a little dance at Jackson's words, "Fiona is an exception for me."

With half a shrimp still in her mouth, she looked up at Jackson, her eyes forming crescent moons, making her look utterly charming.

"But, that's not what I meant, Mr. Carter... I..." Yvenne tried to clarify.

with a glance in her

and bit her lower lip, looking

one was picking

snapped, unable to hold

brought Yvenne here to give

protective of Fiona and wouldn't stand for her being the subject of gossip.

spare her a cold look, his gaze filled with a sense of unfamiliarity. Jackson pulled out a fancy gift bag and placed it beside Fiona. The bag itself screamed luxury,

her curiosity getting the better of her. She wondered what was

such a nice gift

best of everything? Yvenne couldn't wrap her head

it a try later

to know it was a dress. She was not a fan of dresses. Such a

and if Jackson hadn't invited her, she wouldn't have even considered