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

Fiona tilted her head, meeting Esther's eyes with a quiet, assessing look.

She was definitely checking her out, no question.

"Anything at all?" Fiona let out a soft laugh, her gaze turning a little playful, a little mysterious.

For a second, Esther was caught off guard, completely lost for words. It took her a moment to recover, and when she finally did, she nodded hard.

"Alright." Fiona motioned to the empty seat next to her. "Sit."

Esther didn't totally get what Fiona was up to, but as soon as she heard that invitation, she knew it-Fiona was on board.

"Ms. Fiona, do you have any conditions?" Esther asked, her voice barely able to hide her excitement.

the room, Amy watched every move between the two women, her stare never wavering. When she saw Fiona invite Esther to sit, panic shot through her. Esther had

worked too hard to get here. There was no

you thinking?" Esther asked, flashing

curious-what exactly do you want

smiling confidently. "Our company in Country M is about to launch some new meds-they're great for treating trauma. The problem is,

a businesswoman too, and she knew a good deal

interesting," she said, her lips curling into

outright, but to Esther,

the Gregory family for you. We'll even announce publicly that you're our exclusive partner." Esther glanced at Amy, lowering her voice. "And if you want, I can

in Esther's eyes, but she quickly covered it up.

that's not what I want." She turned, her voice

Esther froze.