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

"What's the deal with the Woods? Last I checked, the Bryants and the Woods were close-it's not just an alliance; they're practically family. What's your secret agenda?" Shelly's eyes danced with mischief, her grin growing wider with every word.

"Your sister's been with the Woods for ages and still no son. The Bryant-Woods connection is hanging by a thread. Jasmine, are you planning to swoop in and take advantage? Don't do anything silly, okay?"

"Can you just zip it already?" Jasmine finally snapped. She was at her wit's end with Shelly's endless prattle.

"Did I strike a nerve?" Shelly teased, refusing to let up.

Jasmine grabbed the bandage from Shelly, holding one end between her teeth as she tied a knot over her cut. Once done, she wasted no time in shoving Shelly out.

But Shelly wasn't one to give up easily. She wedged her foot in the door, grinning cheekily. "So, what's up with you and Tyler? Got a thing for him? If not, I sure do. If you're not keen, let me take a shot."

Jasmine slammed the door shut with a bang, cutting Shelly's words off mid- banter.

family matters with Tyler. Last night's stealth mission to the Woods' estate revealed they were

to the Stonnell family kept them at bay. Her parents were legends back in the day, even the Woods

...

she managed to throw a wrench in the Woods and

split up and return to their respective family estates. Both families were caught off guard by their unexpected arrival. Especially at the Stonnell estate, where a branch

of nerve coming back! You owe

raising an eyebrow as she looked the woman up and down with disdain. "And just who do you think you

her by the neck, and flung her to the ground with fœce. She then pressed her foot onto the woman's face,causing her to spit blood and

all high and mighty? Did

her hand wrapped around the woman's neck, a mysterious smile playing

a voice rang out from behind.

of her wrist, Fiona ended the woman's life right there in the Stonnell