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

Chapter 1638

From the get-go, Fiona had no clue that Jackson was digging into his parents' mysterious past. She had Jasmine to thank for spilling the beans.

If Jasmine hadn't uncovered Fiona's own hidden feelings, she might have remained oblivious to the fact that Jackson and Zoe's engagement party was just a big charade.

Zoe had managed to jump the gun; Fiona never even got engaged to Jackson, and Zoe had already swooped in.

Counting down the days, tomorrow she'd finally hit the big one-eight!

After seeing Jasmine's dad off, Fiona leaned against her motorcycle, lost in thoughts about whether Jackson would swing by tomorrow.

**Woods Corporation**

Jackson had received the files Fiona sent him. It was a short video, just a few minutes long, but he spent half the day glued to it, so engrossed that he didn't even notice Kimberly walk in.

"What's up? What's got you so hooked?" Kimberly asked, carrying a food hamper and a gift box with a big, girly bow.

"The truth," Jackson murmured.

"Scent'? Are you talking about the BBQ ribs I whipped up?" Kimberly joked as she walked over, placing the goodies on the coffee table and plopping down on the couch. Her face was all smiles until her eyes landed on the computer screen, and she froze.

get this? Did Zoe give it to you early? Are you still going through with the engagement?"

am. Since the Larkin family is mixed up in this, they can't just wash their hands of it. They think they can send a woman over and clear their name, acting like they're

did she find

going to use the Woods family's connections to take down every Larkin-owned business in the Capital,"

it weren't for the Larkin

parents wouldn't have been

from him

missing. They

world. ,ished

you planning to do?" Kimberly

midnight tonight, it'll be Fiona's 18th birthday. Set up a meeting with Zoe at the Grand Hotel tonight at

to his plan. As his sister, she knew exactly what Jackson

is my gift for Fiona. Make sure she gets it tonight," Kimberly handed him the gift box. "Got any surprises lined up for Fiona's

are slow at the company; you're starting

called meddling? It's called taking an interest in

placed the laptop on Kimberly's

...

and flowers all covered in messages of good wishes Tyler had even organized a