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.

and steady. "Seems someone in

Gerald. Her hand shot up, aiming for Fiona's face, but in a heartbeat, there was a bang and the

dear, 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

kept silent, all recognizing that Fiona was not

like you've got some smarts," Gerald noted, surprisingly

Since you know who I am, what did the Stonnell

her curiosity piqued

she

noticing the tack of fear despite

love nothing more

take you out,

stumbled. Did Gerald just claim she was the Stonnell

probably storm right over to the Stonnell