Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life novel Chapter 1452

"Hey, Jackson! Just spotted Fiona."

Jackson's hand holding the glass hesitated for a split second, but then he casually took a sip, draining the whole glass with a cool demeanor.

"I checked on her. Looks like she’s having dinner with some guy," Adam said, settling in next to Jackson. "Seems like you’re losing your charm, man. I suggested you invite your sister for dinner, remember? But she ditched you for another guy’s invitation."

Jackson's face stayed impassive. He set his glass down gently and turned to Adam, his voice low and hard to read. "Adam."

"What’s up, Jackson?"

Adam straightened up, thinking Jackson might ask him to crash the date.

He was ready to step in!

"There's a project in Africa that needs someone. Put your current tasks on hold and make time to go."

To Adam, this sounded like being told to prepare for a one-way trip to nowhere.

He nearly toppled off his chair.

"Seriously, Jackson? What's that about? I've been busting my hump and haven’t ticked you off, right?"

"And I just got injured, nearly kicked the bucket on the operating table. I’m still healing, and now you want to ship me off to Africa? Have a heart, man!"

Jackson's expression stayed icy. "You seem to have some free time; you could use the trip."

"Alright, alright, my bad, I’ll zip it."