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

Normally, he was easy to deal with, but with Fiona in the room-the real boss behind it all—no one dared step out of line.

Everyone stood stiffly in the private lounge, barely breathing.

A manager hurried in, keeping his voice low. “Uh, Ms. Fiona, there's a bit of a scene outside. Some guests are complaining the club feels empty today.”

Fiona didn't even glance up. "Tell them we're closed for the day. Give everyone who already showed up a ten percent discount."

The manager hesitated. “There's one guy who won't take it. He's insisting on a full refund for his membership."

Before he could finish, Fiona looked directly at the waiting attendant. “Who is it? Which family's spoiled brat is making trouble?”

"It's Carson. The Kidd family's youngest."

Fiona's lips curled into a sly smile. She hadn't even planned to go after Carson yet, but here he was, serving himself up.

"How much cash does he have with us?"

answered carefully, "He's put in thirty thousand

flipped through the guest list, her eyes cold and amused. When she heard the number, she let out a sharp laugh and tossed the booklet onto

Golden Glow, don't bother showing your face. A real trust fund kid wouldn't embarrass himself with thirty grand. Around here, the serious players drop at least a hundred thousand, minimum. Thirty thousand? That won't even get you a conversation with our girls. If he's looking

He'd never seen anyone this bold about turning away business.

so no one

vibrated. She checked the alert and couldn't help but smile-a five hundred thousand transfer, just like that. Carson really couldn't stand

That half a million was likely one of the last bits of cash the Kidds had left. If the family found out, they'd

an illegitimate son—someone the Kidds would never fully accept. In a family that obsessed over bloodlines, Carson was

"Let Carson pick anyone he wants tonight. As

rushed out, and right after, Johnny was dragged in

inside, the manager slammed a kick into his stomach, knocking him to the floor. "Talk. Why's there a chunk missing from the security

practically a myth

saw her

her to show up

demand the surveillance tapes,