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

"All right, stop overthinking it."

Jane didn't say a word, just followed Fiona out the door.

The cruise ship was huge, easily big enough for a crowd. But since it was only people from Woods Corporation and International Glam onboard, it felt almost empty—there were plenty of spare rooms, and it never felt crowded. Even the event organizers were on this ship.

Maybe it was the gentle sway of the sea, or maybe everyone was just exhausted after everything that had happened. Some people were seasick, others hadn't slept well, and most had retreated to their cabins. Hardly anyone was out on deck looking at the ocean, and the excitement from the first day had faded.

Too much had gone down lately. Everyone needed time to process.

When the ship reached the area known for sharks, the organizers dragged Addison out. She was forced to her knees, begging and pleading for mercy.

No one paid her the slightest attention.

below. They didn't look especially dangerous, but everyone knew better.

feeling well. I think I need

called, stopping her

have to see all of this. Blood—it's just part of the job at

knew Fiona was right, but that didn't make it any easier. She'd grown up shielded from all this. After taking over the Kidd family, she'd seen more betrayal and violence than she ever wanted. No matter how much she tried to toughen up,

it pass, you might

Jane hesitated, torn.

But I just can't get past this wall inside

in pushing her any

Get some

stare danger in the face. Some people just weren't

But she'd wanted Jane to witness it, to force her to toughen up. She wanted Jane to