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

Fiona's hands shook as she read the message.

"Ms. Fiona, I'll be heading out now." Esther's voice faded into the background. Fiona ignored her completely, clutching the embroidered pouch as she hurried off to find Jackson. He'd recognize it, she was sure.

It didn't take long for Fiona to reach the front steps of Woods Corporation's towering headquarters. No one tried to stop her anymore-those days were over.

“Fiona? What are you doing here right now?" Jackson sounded surprised but didn't look away. There was no need for secrets anymore. The trouble with the androids was behind them; now, all that was left was to deal with the team from Country M's research institute.

Inside Jackson's office, Fiona didn't waste a second. She took the crimson pouch from her bag and set it right in front of him.

"Jackson, take a look at this."

Jackson's expression changed the moment he saw the embroidered letters. His jaw tightened as he picked up the pouch. Of course he recognized it-this was about his parents. How could he not know?

you get this?" His voice was

research lab," Fiona answered quietly. "Esther gave this to me. She said

face was a storm of emotions. Fiona gently pulled him aside and sat down with him, her voice calm and steady.

eyes, but her hand, wrapped around his, was warm and

“It's fine. It's

Fiona was ready to walk right into the lion's den. With the new partnership

down. Normally, a traitor like Esther would have been hunted down without mercy,

Fiona, the Country M

a meeting with

Fiona, I'm afraid we can't agree to your terms,” said the new head of Country M's design

from one another. Fiona didn't say a word, but her presence alone was enough

came here to work together in good faith. We already had a deal. Isn't it a little