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

Chapter 1683

Hearing this, Scott's face changed, clearly riled up by Kimberly's words. In a flash, he was on his feet, making his way over to where Kimberly and Fiona were

seated.

"You've got a way to get me back with the main branch of the Woods family?" he asked.

"I did, a second ago," Kimberly replied with a sudden smile, her eyes icy cold. A smirk curled on her lips as she added, "But not anymore."

When Kimberly mentioned she had a plan to help him return to the main branch of the Woods family, Scott's face lit up with hope. But her last five words knocked him off balance.

He would give anything to get back his spot in the main branch. His years in the Capital had been nothing but frustrating; all ambition and no outlet, a huge blow to his pride. And to top it off, the Capital seemed like nothing compared to the States

in his eyes.

Turning to Fiona, he said, "Ms. Fiona, I was wrong to doubt you. Please, don't take it to heart."

with a gentle

with words, able to adapt and bend—a man who could achieve

to Fiona, Kimberly visibly relaxed. Before, her face might as well have had "I'm not

in,"

and it was getting pretty late. Plus, Fiona loved her sleep, and she'd

an early

trust anyone

of your way to drop me off. It's

to make the trip back," Fiona said, watching Jackson start the car with a concerned look. "You've been looking tired lately. Those dark circles aren't

like Fiona only likes me

there's something about you that just draws

in."

wasn't shy about it;

affection for Jackson was as clear as day. When she glanced at him, she was surprised to see a blush creeping onto his cheeks, even