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.

she saw Fiona invite Esther to sit, panic shot through her. Esther had always wanted to partner with Fiona. If Fiona replaced her, Amy would have nothing left-she'd be tossed aside without a

get here. There was no way she'd let anyone, especially Fiona,

thinking?" Esther asked,

I'm just curious-what exactly do you want to work on

problem is, we don't have much presence

knowingly-she was a businesswoman too, and she knew a good deal

said, her lips curling

Esther,

sort out everything with the Gregory family for you. We'll even announce publicly that you're our exclusive partner." Esther glanced at Amy, lowering her

eyes, but she quickly covered it up. "You know what

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

Esther froze.