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

Fiona sat at the head of the long, polished dining table, exuding an air of

indifference that made everyone in the room feel small. Mitch had arrived swiftly at the Stonnell family's grand living room, and soon enough, nearly all the Stonnell family members were present.

Instead of reprimanding Fiona for her lack of decorum, Mitch, assisted to his seat, greeted her with a warm smile. "Why the sudden return? Did you find it hard to adjust elsewhere?"

Fiona didn't bother to reply, her expression as cold as ice. She crossed her legs and sipped her coffee with a calmness that was both intriguing and unsettling.

"If you're not comfortable, you can always come back home," Mitch offered, playing the role of the considerate elder, a performance that earned silent applause.

Yet, as with most affluent families, genuine affection was rare. Their primary concern was always self-interest.

When it came down to it, who would care for anything else?

"I was thinking the same," Fiona replied with a slight smirk as she set her coffee cup down and toyed with the saucer, her gaze sweeping over everyone gathered in the Stonnell living room.

Each face displayed varying degrees of shock at her words. Some even showed outright hostility, their disdain barely concealed.

These were her so-called relatives. Blood ties or not, they all prioritized their own interests.

She hadn't even officially returned, and they already viewed her as an adversary, eager to see her gone.

"You all look delightful," Fiona scoffed.noveldrama

Suddenly, with a loud crash, her coffee cup shattered on the floor into a thousand pieces.

"Am I that unwelcome? You all look like you've swallowed something nasty."

No one dared to speak. After all, during her first visit back to the States, Fiona had taken drastic measures against two Stonnell members, with no reaction from the patriarch. Moreover, during her time in Europe, she'd dealt with a Stonnell cousin under the old man's orders, and he'd acted as if nothing happened afterward. Who among them would dare to provoke her now?

They only prayed for their safety.

Yet, among them, there were those who harbored a burning desire to see Fiona eliminated, their eyes burning with animosity.

"You're all so boring," Fiona clapped her hands lightly and chuckled. She stood, casting a glance at Mitch. " came back today to confirm one thing: the relationship between the Larkin family and the Stonnet family. But it seems I don't need to ask much; the Larkin and Stonnell families are clearly in cahoots now. What's the deal? Teaming up with the Woods family wasn't enough, now you're joining forces with the Larkins too?"

The room was stunned into silence. No one had imagined Fiona would be aware of such things.

Over the years, their dealings with the Woods family had been relatively transparent; given that the Stonnel and Woods families were the top two powerhouses in the States, deeply rooted and unshakeable. Even if discovered, who could challenge them?

But their recent alliance with the Larkin family was fresh, only a matter of days old, unknown even to most of the Stonnell family members. How did Fiona know?

Even Mitch paused for a moment, his hawk-like eyes scrutinizing Fiona, as if pondering something.

"Fiona, don't get too full of yourself! The entire Stonnell family doesn't revolve around you!"

A booming voice cut through the tension in the room. Fiona turned toward the source, a smile slowly spreading across her face. As expected, someone couldn't hold back any longer.