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

Fiona didn't jump to answer. She just gave a quick glance and then lowered her eyes, clearly lost in her own thoughts.

"Fiona, you've just come back. Why don't you take a breather? The Stonnell family has been through a lot of changes these past few years. I'll fill you in when the time's right."

"No need to wait for the right time-let's get it all out in the open now," Fiona cut in, not missing a beat.

The older woman's face momentarily darkened, but she quickly covered it with a forced smile.

"Fiona, over the years, the Stonnell family's had some serious financial setbacks. This partnership with the Woods family is make-or-break for us. We can't afford any slip-ups. Jackson's the one they're interested in, so there's no point in us getting caught up in this mess."

Mess? Fiona was fuming inside. These people sure had some nerve.

not that simple-it's more like the money's been lining your pockets. Even if you don't want to give it back, trust me, I'll find a way to get it from you,

a sly grin on her face. She carefully set her teacup down, saying, "Trying to drug me, are you? Madam, I'm not the clueless girl from a decade

out

all, these people had been deeply entrenched for decades, and a sudden overthrow wasn't realistic. Today was

died, well, they brought it

The area was bustling, making it hard for anyone to follow or snap photos. Her return had certainly stirred up quite the

giving Fiona the lowdown on everything that had unfolded recently. But when Tyler's name came up, a noticeable

noticed but kept

going on?" she teased, clearly seeing through Jasmine's nerves. She added with mock Seriousness, "Tyler's doing pretty well for himself, huh? Winning over someone like Shelly from the Bryant family? That's no

even listening?" Jasmine was getting