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

Chapter 1812

Chapter 1812

Tyler lobbed a fountain pen over with a triumphant grin, her eyes sparkling with victory. "From now on, we're

all in the same boat," she chuckled, "so there's no need to be so formal."

Fiona had already slipped out of the private room when the Bryant family caught on. They quickly turned their

attention to Tyler, trying to buddy up to her and hoping to squeeze out some valuable intel.

But Tyler wasn't spilling anything about Fiona's upcoming chat with the Woods family. She deftly dodged their

questions with playful chatter, leaving the three old foxes visibly frustrated. Once the contract was signed,

they shared a few courteous words before making a swift exit.

Meanwhile, Fiona had just pushed open the door to another private room when a woman from the Woods

family made a beeline for her. She was around Kimberly's age but not quite as striking.

"You don't mind if I call you Fiona, right?" the Woods woman said with a bright smile, guiding Fiona to a seat

beside her. She gestured to a plate of freshly peeled shrimp the server had just set down. "Fiona, the shrimp

here is top-notch. Give it a try-I heard from Jackson that you're quite the fan."

didn't quite reach her eyes. This woman

He'd never blab about her preferences; he preferred to surprise

thoughtful gifts instead.

didn't call her out, curious to see how long she'd keep up

I do like it,"

you want," the Woods woman carried on, chatting like they

and Fiona kept her responses cool and steady. It was

game of psychological endurance.

slightly. She

she had all the time

The Woods

be so

out they were meeting

their whole faction

face swift repercussions, possibly

even expulsion.

Woods family's strict rule: forming private alliances

a few

small talk, the Woods

representatives grew impatient. The

leading the group finally

down to business.

your fill, so

she said, sliding a