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."

a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. This

blab about her preferences;

thoughtful gifts instead.

didn't call her out, curious to see how

I do like it," Fiona replied

as much as you want," the Woods woman carried on, chatting like they were old

was filled with trivialities, and Fiona kept her responses cool and steady. It

game of psychological endurance.

slightly.

all

The Woods family,

so

out they were meeting her

sly, their whole

face swift repercussions, possibly

even expulsion.

family's strict rule: forming private alliances came with severe

enough, after a

small talk, the Woods

representatives grew impatient. The

the group finally

down to business.

had your fill,

shop," she said, sliding a