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

Chapter 1889

"Ms. Fiona, what brings you here?" Deanna slid onto the sofa across from Fiona, all polite smiles and practiced elegance. "Are you and my daughter Pearl close?"

"We're not," Fiona replied, not even glancing up from her phone. Her voice was cool and detached, fingers tapping away at her game.

Deanna's smile tightened. "So why are you here, Ms. Fiona?" Her tone was skeptical, her eyes sharp. "If you really have nothing to do with Pearl, isn't it odd for you to show up like this? Or maybe I should just talk to the Stonnell family directly and get some answers."

Fiona couldn't stand being threatened especially not with someone running to her family. She didn't even bother to hide her disdain.

"Be my guest," she said, still focused on her screen. "See if anyone in the Stonnell family dares to tell me what to do."

Her attitude was infuriating. Deanna's composure nearly cracked.

family is above the law now?" Deanna shot to her feet, glaring at Fiona like she might explode. Her hand shook as she pointed at her. "Do you honestly think justice only belongs

really believe, Mrs. Larkin? That's almost flattering. My friends saved your daughter, and you couldn't even say thank you. Now you're accusing us

for you to arrive before we left," Fiona said, lips curling into a half-smile. “But honestly, there's no reason

and slander. And get the Stonnell family's best legal team over in

lik

Fiona to come at her so directly. She was the adult here

flustered. "Ms. Fiona, you've misunderstood. There's no

Fiona replied, her

a friendly nod, and walked

instantly hiding her right hand behind her back as she stumbled away, her voice shaking. "What are you doing? Why are you arresting me?

determined that

estate wasn't