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

Chapter 1779

Chapter 1779

Jane was practically shaking in her boots, fear coursing through her veins. Even after that slap, she didn't dare say a word. She knew all too well that Josie was a real piece of work, treating human lives like they were nothing more than bugs under her shoe.

"I really underestimated you. When did you start teaming up with Fiona to take me down?" Josie sneered, her grip on Jane's chin as tight as a vice. Her face was ice-cold, but there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Aren't you worried about the Kidd family getting the boot? Had your fill of the good life, have you?"

Jane's face was as pale as a ghost, drained of all color, her eyes wide with terror. She couldn't even bring herself to look Josie in the eye. She knew the fate of those who crossed Josie-straight to the lab with them. She wasn't about to become one of those lab rats.

On her knees, trembling, Jane clutched at the hem of Josie's dress, pleading desperately. "Ms. Aisha, I messed up, I know. Please, spare me this one time. I promise, no more mercy for Fiona. I'll do whatever you want, just don't make me cross you again."

back, settling into a chair like she owned the place, her red heels dangling elegantly. Looking at Jane with a judge's stern gaze, she lifted Jane's chin with

shivered at the thought, but nodded anyway, swallowing

said, her voice dripping with mock sweetness. "I need someone to try

appear out of nowhere, bigger and nastier than the one that had been in Fiona's

were Josie's twisted inventions, leaving

Josie's grasp and bolted for the ballroom. Inside, chaos had exploded, people who'd sipped

had gotten. A few lucky ones had

hers, yanking her to safety. Before

trashed. We're stuck here for now," Jasmine said, her voice heavy with