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

"Mr. Howell!"

The room fell silent as everyone recognized the visitor. It was Howell, the lead designer of the Rose Design Team! Why would he suddenly show up here?

"Mr. Howell," the judges, except for Louie, greeted him politely.

Louie glanced at Howell and then at the audience, quickly deducing that Flora must have called him in. Looks like he wouldn't need to step in after all. He began to enjoy the unfolding drama. Kaylee had no solid evidence to clear her name-how on earth was Howell planning to help her?

Lily, too, was taken aback by Howell's appearance. Her dream was to join the Rose Design Team, but she'd been rejected numerous times for lacking sufficient experience and talent. Seizing the opportunity, she confidently declared, "Yes, this is my original design."

Howell looked at her and asked, "Are you absolutely sure this is your original work?"

"Yes," Lily affirmed with a nod.

as Lily thought he believed her and began to relax, Howell continued, "Miss Lily, your design 'Chasing the Light' blatantly infringes on a dress our team designed last May. We will be

stammered, echoing the shock

Infringement? What infringement?

it to the judges. The cameraman zoomed in, ensuring the entire audience could see it clearly. It was a photo of

on the hem of Lily's dress was strikingly similar to the floral pattern on the sleeves and waist of the

100% original, any inspiration taken had to be with the

was righteously accusing Kaylee of plagiarism, and now she was the one in

Lily, usually composed,

Miss Lily. Any further comments should be directed to our lawyer," Howell said

tinged with desperation. Being exposed for plagiarizing from the Rose Design Team would ruin her career in this industry. She was both anxious and furious-who would've thought Kaylee would plagiarize and drag her

odd," Howell smirked. "The pattern on your design is nearly identical to one our team created last year, and we never gave you permission. Are