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.

looking like they'd just stepped out of a romantic

clung to Jackson's arm, playing the part

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

in her

someone-in

cozying up to another woman right here. He's got

her sleeve, pulling her back. Without a second glance, she walked away,

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

at that age where settling down made sense, and

down a bit,"

out, hurrying to keep up. Jackson thought he heard a familiar voice and turned

the ground floor, Jackson finally spotted

behind, attempting to follow Fiona, but the

as she vanished