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

Chapter 1628

"What's brought you here, Jackson?" Zoe asked, her tone light but her eyes serious.

Jackson's expression was stone-cold as he replied, "Let's make a deal, shall we?"

But Jackson wasn't having any of it. He just turned his back and walked away, not even giving her a chance to explain herself.

Fuming, Zoe stamped her foot in frustration. "I know who was behind your parents' deaths!" she yelled after him.

Jackson froze, his face changing in an instant. Like a predator about to pounce, he was suddenly in front of Zoe, his grip on her neck firm and unyielding.

His eyes bore into hers as he slowly tightened his hold, enunciating each word, "What did you just say?"

"Jackson, if you... if you marry me, I'll give you the evidence you need."

Without hesitation, Jackson dragged her by the throat into another room, swiped a keycard through the lock, kicked the door open, and tossed Zoe inside.

room, looking like they'd just stepped out

clung to Jackson's arm, playing the part of the besotted

Jasmine were deep in conversation about the upcoming International Film Star competition as they left another room. Jasmine could sense Fiona's reluctance about letting

had stopped in her tracks, Jasmine nudged her.

her gaze fixed on something-or someone-in the distance. She

He's got some nerve," Jasmine snapped, her fiery

Fiona could react, someone tugged her sleeve, pulling her back. Without a second glance, she walked away, leaving

When you like someone, you just do. It's not a crime or anything to

sense, and Fiona knew she had no right

down

hurrying to keep up. Jackson thought he heard a familiar voice and turned around, catching just a glimpse of Jasmine before the elevator

they reached the ground floor, Jackson finally

Fiona, but the

only watch as