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

Chapter 1708

Jackson lifted his head slowly, a curious look in his eyes as he glanced at her. "Did Scott give you this?"

Kimberly nodded.

Scott had certainly left them a significant parting gift before he took off. He was always one to have a trick or two up his sleeve.

"He got nabbed over in the States. His family's stashed away in a suburb near New York."

Jackson immediately caught Kimberly's drift, a sly smile tugging at his lips. "So, he's counting on me to look out for them, huh?"

"If it comes to it, yes, make sure his family stays safe," Kimberly explained.

"He's certainly playing his cards right."

Jackson leaned back into the couch, crossing one leg over the other, his mind racing with thoughts. The Woods family had an impressive reach.

caution wouldn't hurt at this

for the designer competition and dealing with the Stonnell family's pressure, leaving her no time to think

you're here to get me to apologize, you can save your breath," Fiona said, casting a glance at the man

Stonnell family, someone she hadn't seen

from a Stonnell family shindig, where all the big shots in

here to twist your arm, Fiona. But you should know you're not getting any younger. It's about time you came back to the Stonnell fold. There are things that are rightfully yours, and you need to have

her lemonade, set it down

mine isn't going anywhere, but..." Her eyes narrowed, a cold edge creeping into them. "Not

were still in use, and

ет

it off. You're without power or influence, and you've been away from the States for ages, with

slammed her glass

trickling down the back of

survived thanks to my parents, fine. Here's the deal: if the Stonnell family even tries to

stand being threatened, especially with such