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

"What's the deal with the Woods? Last I checked, the Bryants and the Woods were close-it's not just an alliance; they're practically family. What's your secret agenda?" Shelly's eyes danced with mischief, her grin growing wider with every word.

"Your sister's been with the Woods for ages and still no son. The Bryant-Woods connection is hanging by a thread. Jasmine, are you planning to swoop in and take advantage? Don't do anything silly, okay?"

"Can you just zip it already?" Jasmine finally snapped. She was at her wit's end with Shelly's endless prattle.noveldrama

"Did I strike a nerve?" Shelly teased, refusing to let up.

Jasmine grabbed the bandage from Shelly, holding one end between her teeth as she tied a knot over her cut. Once done, she wasted no time in shoving Shelly out.

But Shelly wasn't one to give up easily. She wedged her foot in the door, grinning cheekily. "So, what's up with you and Tyler? Got a thing for him? If not, I sure do. If you're not keen, let me take a shot."

Jasmine slammed the door shut with a bang, cutting Shelly's words off mid- banter.

She had plans to dig into the Woods and Stonnell family matters with Tyler. Last night's stealth mission to the Woods' estate revealed they were scheming against Jackson, plus they'd tracked down Fiona's parents. It seemed like they were gearing up to target Fiona too.

However, Fiona's ties to the Stonnell family kept them at bay. Her parents were legends back in the day, even the Woods had to show them respect.

...

Fiona faced some ambushes upon arriving in the States, but she managed to throw a wrench in the Woods and Stonnell families' plans, allowing her and her team to settle in smoothly.

First on their agenda was to split up and return to their respective family estates. Both families were caught off guard by their unexpected arrival. Especially at the Stonnell estate, where a branch family member was seething with rage, ready to spill blood.

"You've got a lot of nerve coming back! You owe me my son's life!" the woman shouted.

Fiona smirked, raising an eyebrow as she looked the woman up and down with disdain. "And just who do you think you are?"

"What?" The crowd was taken aback by her boldness. Fiona stepped up to the woman, grabbed her by the neck, and flung her to the ground with fœce. She then pressed her foot onto the woman's face,causing her to spit blood and lie still.

"A branch family member acting all high and mighty? Did you learn those manners

in a barn?" Fiona crouched down, her hand wrapped around the woman's neck, a mysterious smile playing on her lips.

Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind. "Stop!"

With a flick of her wrist, Fiona ended the woman's life right there in the Stonnell estate hall.

By the time others rushed in, all that was left was a lifeless body on the floor.

"Fiona, you can't just throw your parents' weight around here. You're not in charge anymore!" the man exclaimed, directing others to rush the woman to the hospital.

"No need for that. Once I've dealt a blow, nothing can save her," Fiona said with a calm smile, unfazed by his words. She continued, "The

Stonnell family could use some

fresh blood, don't you thin venth

Elder?"