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

The Woods family was deep in conversation, but Fiona took her time, waving a casual goodbye as she made her way to the door. Tyler was there, waiting, having just managed to send the Bryant family on their way.noveldrama

As soon as Fiona left, the room's atmosphere changed dramatically. The remaining members were practically ready to explode with frustration.

"What's Fiona playing at? Is she seriously putting us on the same level as the Bryant family? They've got nothing on us! The Woods family could easily outdo them with just a small share offering, but now it feels like they've got the upper hand."

"Holden, there's no point in getting worked up now. We need to get that International Glam contract signed first. Fiona's right; she's securing us an extra two years, which is when we'll really start seeing profits. Without International Glam, once the Bryant family's contract runs out, unless they cough up another eight percent of their shares, Fiona, that clever fox, won't budge.”

"You're absolutely right, Kyle. By then, even eight percent might not cut it."

While they were hashing things out inside, Fiona was busy outside. Once she got the signed contract, she gave Tyler a pat on the back and a big thumbs-up.

He really nailed it this time.

The Bryant family must have put up a fight during the signing, especially since Tyler didn't have much experience and Fiona wasn't there to help. It couldn't have been easy.

Fiona didn't make a big deal out of it, just gave the contract a quick once-over before handing it back to him. When they walked back in, the mood among the Woods family members had noticeably shifted. They weren't as dismissive anymore.

"Ms. Fiona, we're on board with your terms-five percent of the Woods family shares."

Fiona wasn't about to say no; this was just the first step in helping Jackson reclaim the Woods family assets. This time, Tyler had no trouble finalizing the deal with the Woods family.

Back at the apartment, Fiona filled Jackson in on the day's events, and he had some big news of his own.

Kimberly had made her way into the Woods family circle. With the patriarch's nod, she secured seven percent of the shares. Combined with Jackson's nine percent and Fiona's five percent, they now held twenty-one percent. Once things settled, Fiona planned to transfer her shares to Jackson.

When that happened, Jackson would have significant sway in the boardroom.

Fiona reached up to wrap her arms around Jackson's neck, standing on her tiptoes to meet his gaze.

"Hey, if the company isn't too hectic, how about a movie this weekend? Fiona's nose barely brushed against Jackson's chin, and her lips softly touched his as she cuddled into him.

"Sounds good, you pick the movie, and we'll go this weekend. But for the next few days, you should lay low. Someone from the Woods. family is looking for you, and the patriarch is already in the loop. He's calling a family meeting tomorrow. But don't stress; he didn't seem too bothered about you getting the shares," Jackson assured her.