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

It's funny how quickly people can lose their patience, isn't it? Fiona had barely started speaking, and already they were squirming in their seats. It seemed like she hit a nerve, and they couldn't stand it.

"Really? You make a good point," Fiona replied with a slight smile, though there was a chill in her gaze, as she slowly advanced toward the man. Each step she took seemed to turn back time to the day she returned, when she faced the Stonnell family with such cool detachment.

The man was visibly shaken, stumbling back a couple of steps, almost losing his balance. He looked over to Mitch, hoping for some backup, but Mitch just kept his eyes on his tea, acting like nothing was happening. In reality, he was gripping his cup tightly, aware that Fiona was pushing him, trying to provoke a reaction.

If Fiona killed another member of the Stonnell family today, Mitch would be left with hardly anyone to rely on. But if he stopped her, she'd likely use that as an opportunity to weed out those connected to the Larkin family, and those were his key players. Either way, he'd be losing his best assets. It was a tough call no matter how you sliced it.

As Fiona continued forward, nobody dared to stand in her way. The last person who tried was long gone, their memory almost erased.

"Ms. Fiona, maybe we could just sit down and talk things over. Killing is such a dreadful business," a woman with a mesmerizing allure suggested, gently clasping Fiona's wrist. Her voice was sweet and persuasive. "Maybe there's another way, like you stepping up and taking charge."

Fiona looked down at her,

unbothered. She knew exactly what the woman was getting at. If Fiona took control today, there would

from Mitch. He had been putting the strings within the Stonnell family for years. Now wasn't the right time to take him head-on; she needed to infiltrate slowly. After all, the Stonnell family had deep roots in the States, and today just wasn't the day.

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Her return was all about forcing Mitch to cut ties with the Larkin family, which would throw Josie's plans into chaos. With that sorted, dealing with Josie and the Larkin family would be a piece of cake. She hadn't forgotten how Josie insisted on marrying Jackson, causing a scandal that swept through the Capital. Fiona was the type to hold a grudge forever.

"Oh? So you're ready to back me up?" Fiona tossed the question back to the woman, knowing full well any answer would put her in a bind.

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parents, but let's not forget the old master's contributions to the Stonnell family. You're making me sound ungrateful."

Fiona wasn't in the mood to play nice, letting out a sharp laugh. "Isn't that the case?"

"You!!!" The woman's face turned red with anger, struggling to keep her composure. She hadn't expected Flora's daughter to be so cheeky! Just like Flora when she first joined the Stonnell family-exactly the same!