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

Jaden felt like his feet were glued to the ground.

He turned to face Connor, whose usually gentle face now carried a shadow of darkness.

"Mr. Hawke, we've already apologized..." Candace whispered, her voice tinged with tears. Surely, Connor couldn't still hold a grudge after that. It would be utterly ungentlemanly. "Moss."

Connor called out, not even sparing her a glance.

Moss stepped forward, a black bag in hand. He lifted it and dumped a load of black credit cards over Jaden and Candace.

"You wanted black cards? Here's plenty."

Candace was stunned, and once she realized what had happened, anger brought tears to her eyes. This was too much-a public humiliation!

Jaden's face was tight with anger, his normally calm demeanor visibly shaken and embarrassed.

Moss stayed cool, as if he hadn't just thrown the cards himself.

Just then, the market manager rushed over.

"Mr. Hawke, Ms. Flora," he greeted Connor and Flora with a bow, then turned to Jaden. "Mr. Lin, please take your people and leave the market. From today onwards, neither you nor the lady with you are allowed to step foot inside." Banned from the market! Jaden's face went pale, realizing Connor wielded such influence. Even the market manager treated him with utmost respect! The market was full of rare treasures, visited by many prominent families. Being barred from it would have major repercussions for his future!Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

Connor's expression remained icy and indifferent, softening only when he turned to Flora. "Is the sweetness alright?"

Flora took a sip through her straw, "It's okay."

"Connor, let's head out."

"Alright." Connor slipped her hand into his pocket and led her away, as if Jaden and Candace didn't even exist.

Kruz and Adrian quickly followed.

"Jaden, here's a word of advice: ditch this woman, or she'll be your downfall. Oh, never mind, it's not like you're far from it anyway."

As Kruz passed Jaden, he offered this bit of advice but then shrugged it off and walked away.

"You leaving on your own, or should I have someone drag you out?" Moss asked with an indifferent look.

Jaden felt even more embarrassed, quickly pulling Candace along. He had no doubt Moss would follow through with his threat. Being dragged out would be beyond humiliating.

He was fuming inside, walking briskly.

"Shuyu, my hand hurts..." Candace's

hand throbbed from his grip, and she was furious too, even blaming Jaden for not handling the situation better, but she didn't dare voice it. "Shuyu, I'm sorry, it's my fault you were embarrassed. Maybe should just go..."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Hearing her tearful voice, Jaden took a deep breath and calmed down "What happened tonight isn't your fault. know you're still upset over Lucky's death. Don't talk about leaving again."

"But..."

"Candace, stop crying. I'm not in a good mood either." Jaden sighed "Let's just head back. Tomorrow's

the Neville family heir assessment, and need to be ready for it.