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

As soon as they stepped onto the stage, the crowd erupted in thunderous applause and cheers, each wave louder than the last.

"Go, Ms. Flora! You're the best, Ms. Flora!" Cecelia yelled excitedly through a megaphone.

Henrik, sitting next to her, winced as the noise made his ears ring. "Your employee is quite... enthusiastic, isn't she?" Raul commented, glancing at Cecelia with carefully chosen words. It was clear she was cheering for Flora with everything she had.

"Cough, cough... Go, Ms. Flora... go!" Cecelia's voice was nearly gone after shouting for so long, and she couldn't manage another word.

Henrik handed her a bottle of water with a resigned sigh. "Thanks, boss!" she said gratefully.

Henrik, rubbing his temples, asked, "Aren't you a public figure? Aren't you worried about being recognized?"

To his surprise, Cecelia beamed, "I'd be thrilled! It means I've made it big!"

Henrik shrugged, "Alright then."

table, the four judges

this year, the University of Maple Grove let a freshman from the medical school compete, something... oh

science competition, and they let a medical school freshman participate? Honestly, I don't get what the leadership at

Grove. She mentioned more than once that Flora's computer skills are pretty weak and often drag them down. She's only in

judges,

Aisha didn't notice was the man in the first seat of the judges' table, who had been quiet until now, slowly turned to look at her. His slightly nearsighted eyes gave him a misty, almost affectionate appearance no matter who he looked at. At that moment, his gaze

grudge against Flora? Why

homework on the judges, learning that this man, named Jules, was

His constant stare...

it be... he had fallen

nation's sweetheart. She took a deep breath and flashed Jules a sweet