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

"Okay," Fiona said, though she was dying to ask about the mysterious death of

the Woods family's fourth son. But she held back; some questions were better left unasked, especially since her position in the family wasn't solid enough yet.

Even though she and Jackson had finally broken the ice, the Woods family's affairs were way above her pay grade, especially when it came to Jackson's parents.

"Hey, isn't June still at the church? Aren't you going to check on her?" Fiona asked.

"She knows what she's doing; everything will be sorted out," Jackson replied, dodging the question.

He stayed clear of the church because he was afraid he might snap and do something drastic. If that happened, the whole Capital branch of the Woods family might face serious consequences.

Fiona crashed on the couch and was out like a light, probably because she hadn't been sleeping well lately.

Jackson settled back in his chair, mulling over news that Erica's parents had hightailed it overseas, where they were badmouthing Allen. They'd even put out a video claiming they left Erica behind because they had no choice, insisting they couldn't take her with them. After all, who wants to leave their home unless they have to?

They were playing the media like a fiddle. It was clear this was more than just a vendetta against the Capital branch; it was a direct hit aimed at Jackson and Kimberly.

The Capital branch had eclipsed many families in the States, and Jackson had a strong grip on the international business scene. By the time people caught on, it was too late.

Going after Fiona was no longer an easy task. With the Woods family in his corner, even the boldest families hesitated to push too hard.

Jackson let the drama unfold without stepping in. Instead, he poured money into fanning the flames until it all went haywire.

The bigger the chaos, the more intriguing it got. Besides, dealing with Allen was his call, and nobody could tell him otherwise.

By the time Fiona woke up, the Woods family saga was mostly sorted out. The fourth son's death was laid to rest, and his wife and kids were tucked away in an old country house by Kimberly. The fifth son had been stripped of his shares and shipped off overseas under watch. noveldrama

The only constants were the second son and Holden.

In the living room, Kimberly lounged on the couch, legs crossed, shooting a

disdainful look at the Woods family's second son. "Finally decided to grace us with your presence, huh?"

"Had to show up sometime, couldn't

keep stalling," the second son

chuckled, his eyes flashing with a

hint of malice. "We're all in this mess together, June. You've painted a target on the Woods family."

"Oh really? And how's that my problem? Kimberly shot back, cool as ever "If you came back just to spit out this garbage, you should've stayed quiet. Haven't you done enough shady stuff already?"