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

Brianna's heart felt like it was gripped by a giant hand as she watched him approach, making it hard to even breathe.

"Mind if I sit here for a bit?" Jules asked with a smile, stopping right in front of her.

"Ah... Oh!" Brianna stammered, quickly standing up to offer her seat.

Jules took the seat without hesitation, leaning towards Flora and squinting, "Flora, that was a smart move."

Before, since he was a judge and Flora a contestant, he had kept his distance for her sake. But now, with everyone aware of their friendship, there was no need to keep up the pretense.

He usually called Flora "boss" or "president," but with folks from the University of Maple Grove around, he just used her name.

with a blank

brows. This was the president of the National Computing Association... Couldn't Flora be a

could mock me a thousand times, and I'd still adore her like it's my first love!" Jules said, his

front of Flora, Jules's usual composure and restraint disappeared, replaced by a more childish demeanor. Brianna kept her gaze fixed on Jules. Her stare

was remarkable. The judges have been praising you. For a girl to achieve what you have today is no small

and Brianna's performance was one of the best. Brianna felt like her heart was about to leap out of her chest! Jules, noticing her blushing cheeks, his eyes shimmering with a hidden light, suddenly asked, "Your relationship with Flora seems a bit strained." Brianna

her way. Even Flora looked at her, raising

so foolish... But what could she do? She couldn't admit

Brianna breathed a sigh of relief, glaring at Flora menacingly,

at her, unfazed, "With that look, you're

felt both awkward and ashamed, "Just... don't tell Jules!" After saying