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

There was no doubt in her mind that this move would make the woman in front of her look foolish. But things quickly took a turn she didn't expect. Not only did Fiona manage to stay on her feet, but the instigator, due to her own high heels and lack of support, ended up tumbling onto a nearby couch instead.

Red wine splashed all over her, ruining her carefully crafted makeup and hairstyle. She had spent a small fortune on this look just to catch H's eye, and now it was all for nothing!

"You witch!" she spat, scrambling up from the couch and aiming a slap at Fiona. Since Fiona wasn't H, Zoe saw no reason to show her any respect. No one had ever dared to challenge Zoe like this before.

Fiona, unfazed, stayed seated and caught Zoe's wrist effortlessly. With a swift motion, she splashed the champagne she was holding right onto Zoe's face. "Wake up and get a grip," she said coolly.

The melted ice in the champagne made it freezing cold, and when it hit Zoe's face, the shock was palpable. Fiona hadn't planned on causing a scene, but dealing with someone involved with Jackson riled her up. If there hadn't been so many people around, she might have tossed the whole glass at Zoe's head.

"There are plenty of places to be, and without knowing who you're messing with, Ms. Aisha, it seems like your reign over the Larkin family might be slipping," Fiona added, releasing Zoe's hand with a firm shove. She pressed a button on a remote, and soon a woman from the Larkin family approached the scene.

The woman paused, taking in the situation before swiftly moving past Zoe, taking the champagne glass from Fiona's hand. With a warm smile, she said, "Dear guest, please come with me. I'll help you change into something fresh."

Zoe mistakenly thought the invitation was for her and was about to follow, ready to commend International Glam on their excellent service. But then the woman blocked her path with a voice as cold as ice, not even sparing her a glance.

"Ms. Aisha, you've always had a good relationship with International Glam. Bullying someone from our team like this is really out of line."

Zoe's eyes widened in shock. She couldn't wrap her head around what the woman was saying, but she still didn't see Fiona as a threat,

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hesitant to further disrespect Fiona. She assumed Fiona held a high et position at International Glam and swallowing her pride despite her disheveled appearance, she bowed slightly towards Fiona. "I'm sorry, I overstepped." Content bétongs to

Zoe was indeed someone who could bend and adapt when necessary. But Fiona didn't even acknowledge her, standing tall as she calmly replied, "I'm nobody special, just a guest here."

Those words nearly sent Zoe over the edge. Just an ordinary guest at a five-star hotel, and yet she had the audacity to act so superior!

Fuming, Zoe clenched her fists as she watched the woman from the Larkin family escort Fiona to the third floor.

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As Fiona stepped into the elevator, she brushed past Jackson, fighting the urge to say hello. Her nails dug into her palm, leaving faint red marks Her brother still carried that familiar minty scent, subtle yet instantly recognizable to her.noveldrama

Just as the elevator doors began to close, Jackson whipped his head around, certain he had just seen Fiona.