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."

four judges

freshman from the medical school compete, something... oh right, this

they let a medical school freshman participate? Honestly, I don't get what the leadership at the University of Maple Grove is thinking." "This

Grove. She mentioned more than once that Flora's computer skills are pretty

the judges, though not actually judging—just adding some star

who had been quiet until now, slowly turned to look at her. His slightly nearsighted eyes gave him a misty, almost

grudge against Flora? Why does

homework on the judges, learning that this man, named Jules, was a top figure in the computer science world and the most

His constant stare...

he had fallen

in her looks; after all, she was the nation's sweetheart. She took a deep breath