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

The waiter in front of them didn't seem the least bit upset; instead, he just

chuckled. "Mr. Smith, Ms. Smith, you're both sharp. Surely, you understand what the old man wants," he said with a slight grin. "Why don't you head back for now? I've passed on the message; the ball's in your court."

"Trying to use this tactic to push us out of the country? We're not scared of anything. If you're so sure it was my mother's fault back then, why not let us in for a face-off? If you're too chicken to do even that, the main branch of the Smith family doesn't seem all that impressive," Kimberly retorted with a cold snort. She was always brash and fearless, never backing down for anyone.

"The Smith family just wants my son, don't they? Thinking you can control us through him—what greed! If you're so terrified of us digging up the past, you might as well take this to your old master. I'm sure he's keen to see us," Kimberly asserted, pulling out a small charm. It looked unassuming, but the way the waiter's expression changed told a different story.

Kimberly gently placed the charm in the waiter's hand, knowing he was more than met the eye. Being by the old man's side in the Smith family, he wasn't just any ordinary servant. Plus, having served the Smith family for decades, he surely had some tricks up his sleeve.

and anxiety that both Jackson and Kimberly caught. "I'll be waiting right here. If I don't see the Smith family's sincerity by the time it

wouldn't make it to the old master in time. After he left, word spread like wildfire that Jackson and Kimberly were heading back to the Smith family. One luxury car after

and it was undeniable that he and Kimberly bore a stronger resemblance to the Smith family than the others. After all, they were

What brings you to the States today? Don't tell me you blew all your money in New York and are here to mooch off us," one

now to come and claim a piece of the inheritance," another chimed

cocky attitude, walking up to Jackson. "Don't even think about laying claim to the Smith family's assets. You won't even make it through

and Kimberly didn't utter a word, standing tall

waiting for the waiter's return. But some folks just can't see