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

Mikey was just about to turn it down, knowing Fiona rarely took things from others, but then, out of nowhere, she reached out her dainty, pale wrist and grabbed the handkerchief. "Thanks."

Mikey just stood there, speechless. Well, it seemed his boss had a soft spot for good looks.

"It's dinner time, young lady. Care to join us for a bite?"

The guy grinned, and Fiona couldn't help but watch his Adam's apple as it bobbed, making her swallow hard.

Adam shouted from the back, "Jackson, wait, I already asked her, and she said no to dinner, you..."

"Sure! Let's eat together then."

Fiona had been trying to figure out how to ask the guy out, and here she was, inviting herself along! Her face wore a sly grin, and her eyes twinkled with a hint of mischief. Adam was dumbfounded, muttering to himself, "These days, it's all about the looks!"

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The four of them made their way to a restaurant.

Fiona had just finished dancing and had been in a scuffle, feeling a bit warm, so she didn't wear her jacket, just slung it over her arm.

Jackson glanced at her skimpy tank top, "Young lady, it's September and getting chilly. Better put your jacket on, or you'll catch a cold."

No one dared to tell Fiona what to do.

In Maple Grove, she was known as the little troublemaker.

If Mikey had said that, Fiona wouldn't have bothered, but coming from Jackson-

Given how easy on the eyes he was, Fiona complied, putting on her jacket and zipping it up tight.

They headed to a Thai spot, and the manager obviously knew Jackson, treating him with utmost respect and leading them to the top floor's swankiest private room. The moment Fiona sat down, she felt something was off, her face showing a flicker of change, but she quickly put her usual rebellious mask back on.

Her cold eyes darted briefly to the sealed window outside.

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"I'm off to the restroom," she declared, getting up.

"Boss, I'll come with you!" Mikey jumped up, although usually bold, he felt a bit stifled around Jackson.

Fiona waved him off, "Why would you follow a girl to the restroom? To eat crap?"

Adam almost spit out his drink.

A slight smile curled at the corner of Jackson's lips.

Mikey finally caught on to what he'd said and scratched his head awkwardly, "Boss, just hurry back." "Got it."

Once out of the room, Fiona didn't head to the restroom. Instead, she took the elevator up.

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Hmm.

That guy seemed to have quite the connections.

To have so many mercenaries on his tail.

But considering how handsome he was, she figured she might as well lend a hand.

With a grin, she moved like a shadow, slipping into the night without a sound.