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

Jane took the money, but it felt hot in her hand-like something she was never meant to hold.

"Jane, I just want to help you grow," Mrs. Kidd said smoothly. "The whole Kidd family will be yours one day. There's no harm in starting your training early."

Honestly, if Fiona could have clapped, she would've. Mrs. Kidd always knew how to make even the most twisted logic sound perfectly reasonable.

Jane's eyes were rimmed red. By accepting the five million, she knew she was letting Carson's screw-up slide-letting him off with nothing more than a slap on the wrist.

"I'll take the five million," Jane said quietly, "but since you're the one holding all the strings in the Kidd family, I'm pretty sure you can handle the upcoming orders without my cash."

Mrs. Kidd narrowed her eyes, staring Jane down. "Jane, what are you really trying to say?"

Jane didn't answer. She slipped the bank card into her pocket, not bothering to check it. She already knew there was no password-this was Mrs. Kidd's special card, and she never bothered with stuff like that.

she worked for the

was right, send Carson into Kidd Group to "learn the ropes." Eventually,

himself into this mess. If

her tone softening. "The future of the Kidd family is yours, but Carson is still your father's son. And with your father locked up, we can't be too harsh on him, can we? I've always spoiled you, but I hope you'll think

quick look at Jane's stepmother, who immediately picked

cue.

Carson will behave

over and tugging at Jane's sleeve. "Jane you're his big sister. Please forgive him this once, okay? I swear I'll keep a better eye on him from now on. He won't get

really believe that? Do you remember how many messes he's made since we were kids?"

them, see if we can get most