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

the designer competition and dealing with the Stonnell family's pressure,

breath," Fiona said, casting a glance at the man in front of

was an uncle sent by the Stonnell family, someone she hadn't seen

Stonnell family shindig, where all the big shots in the States had shown up, eager to stay in their

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

a sip of her lemonade, set it down

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

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family, and they won't just brush it off. You're without power or influence, and you've been away from the States for ages, with no roots here. If it weren't for your parents, you wouldn't have

thud, Fiona slammed her glass

down the back of her

about my so-called lack of roots. Since you all claim I've only survived thanks to my parents, fine. Here's the deal: if the Stonnell family even tries to touch me, I'll make sure they're erased from the family

couldn't stand being threatened, especially with such