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

Chapter 1701

She sat with cool confidence in the director's chair, not a flicker of fear crossing her face. The bright lights only enhanced her stunning beauty, making her even more captivating.

In front of her stood a man, cigarette poised between his fingers. His expression was dark, yet carried an air of supreme confidence as he leaned against the doorframe, watching her intently.

They locked eyes for what felt like forever, until the man finally broke the silence. "No one's ever dared to venture into Zone F alone. You're the first."

"And I plan on being the last," Fiona responded with a soft chuckle. She casually tossed the bracelet she always wore onto the table and smiled, "Gerald Foster, long time no see."

The man's expression shifted but he quickly regained his composure. "Young lady, I have no idea what you're talking about."

Fiona didn't bother with further explanations, brushing off his comment like lint from a sleeve.

"Actually, Gerald's known who I am for quite some time, but the influence of the Stonnell family kept him from acting. Now, by cornering me here, he plans to keep me in Southeast Asia, come what may."

The realization hit Fiona like a flash. She got up from the chair, her eyes gleaming with sharp determination, a confident, cold smile curving her lips.

Gerald, placing a hand lightly on his shoulder, her voice clear and steady.

you think you are, talking to our boss like that?" a woman's voice snapped from behind Gerald. Her hand shot up,

this lady is quite terrifying. Doesn't she know these things can go off accidentally? I'm young and easily startled; you can't blame me if something goes off," Fiona remarked with mock

that Fiona was not to be underestimated, despite

got some smarts," Gerald noted, surprisingly

what did the Stonnell family promise you to make you dare take

curiosity piqued

she

fear despite the body

daughter-they'd love

disappear. If I take you out, the Stonnell family

claim

heard that, they'd probably storm right over