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

Flora squinted, not initially planning to hit the buzzer. The University of Maple Grove was already poised to win; there was no need for her to jump in. Quietly, she pressed the buzzer.

"It should be..."

Ivan and Brianna, staring at the four possible answers, hesitated. The question wasn't hard, but it was tricky; all four options seemed plausible, making it tough to choose.

"D."

Flora's somewhat aloof voice broke the tension.

"Flora, you..."

Brianna frowned, about to scold Flora for speaking up without certainty, but the host's voice interrupted.

"Correct answer! Another point for the University of Maple Grove team! Congratulations to the University of Maple Grove for advancing!"

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had written them off from the start. Even they had believed it. But they won in the

to you! How are you so quick on the draw! We should've had you buzz

We might have even set a

the University of Maple Grove might have lost. Not because of a lack of knowledge,

though she was reluctant to admit it, Flora had single-handedly turned the tide and secured victory for the

national computer association's top brass, tricky and difficult, leaving no room for lucky guesses.

chalked up Flora's correct answer in the buzzer round to sheer luck. A

the judges' panel,

but it seems her knowledge is lacking... I didn't see her answer any questions... The next round is a written exam; I wonder how she'll do..." Aisha's voice was soft and gentle, but she secretly doubted Flora's true capability, thinking she was smart

"Ms. Aisha."

her. His voice was magnetic, cool with a hint of warmth, especially his eyes, veiled in mist, making Aisha's heart skip

Aisha's face froze.

with the competition resuming at two in the afternoon. The organizers