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

a freshman from the medical school compete, something... oh right, this year's national

science competition, and they let a medical school freshman participate? Honestly, I don't get what the leadership at the University of Maple Grove is thinking." "This just shows how exceptional Flora must

that Flora's computer skills are pretty weak and often drag them down. She's only in the competition because she's good at sweet-talking the higher-ups at the University of

hesitantly. She was an invited celebrity, sitting among the judges,

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 held a

does she have a grudge against Flora? Why

as he continued to 'affectionately' stare at her. Before coming, she had done her homework on the judges, learning that this man, named Jules,

His constant stare...

be... he had fallen for

was the nation's sweetheart. She took a deep breath