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

Chapter 1826

Jane fell silent, a wave of sadness washing over her. She had thought about this before, but the idea of witnessing the downfall of the Thompson family was just too much to bear. With a determined look, she said, "No matter what, I'll give it everything I've got."

Fiona nodded, not because Jane's words were particularly eloquent, but because the determination in Jane's eyes was unmistakable.

"Why don't you figure out what you want for lunch first?" Fiona suggested with a smile.

Jane pretended to think hard for a few seconds before blurting out, "Butter garlic shrimp! Spicy grilled shrimp!"

That was right up Fiona's alley.

The group headed to The Golden Spoon for lunch, a cozy spot just a ten-minute drive from campus. Jane, a true New Yorker, had eaten there countless times, but dining with the Thompson and Wallace families gave her an extra boost of confidence.

VIP card to the waiter with the flair of someone who knew

definitely cry poverty," Tyler joked,

a girl from the Wallace family sneaking into The Golden Spoon's VIP room with a

of the question. This little encounter hinted that the Thompson and Wallace families weren't as hostile as they appeared. In another room, Jane was peeling a big bowl of steaming

offering it to Fiona.

heard from Nash and Tyler that you love shrimp. I just peeled these for you,

pinching her cheek. Behind Fiona and Jackson were a few

Among them

was Amy

wonder if her family knows. If the Kidd family found out their daughter was playing the sycophant, wouldn't they be livid?" one of them

inside and chuckled, "If you've got the gift of gab,

the door for a few