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

They were all still reeling, unable to snap back to reality.

Flora felt a bit tired and leaned back in her seat to rest. Shawn gestured for everyone to keep quiet so Flora could sleep peacefully.

They returned to the lab right at three in the afternoon. By the time Alexa got back, it was already half-past five. Naturally, she got a lecture, but today was different. Despite the scolding, she neither cried nor got agitated. Instead, she wore a strangely eerie smile. When she looked at Flora, it was like a venomous snake hissing.

On Friday after school, Connor was, as usual, on time to pick up Flora. When they arrived at Shallow Bay, Lance, Colton, and the head of the Intelligence Division were all there, surprisingly.

"Ms. Flora!" they greeted, clearly happy to see her. Flora smiled and nodded back.

Connor held Flora's hand as they walked into the mansion and sat on the couch. "What's up?" he asked.

less than a week, it's their annual meeting," the Intelligence Division head said seriously, holding a notebook. "We've never had any dealings with Club 257, so this invitation is quite unexpected. All the elders find

Flora just listened quietly.

nights. Besides us,

like going for a bit

why not," Flora replied with

to discuss the annual meeting with him, even

to go, there was no need to even ask Connor. He flipped a page in his notebook and continued, "I'll start arranging

only bring twenty people and all firearms and knives would have to be handed over upon arrival. Given Club 257's good reputation, many factions trusted them. Otherwise, who

Division head was worried about potential incidents, so he was extra cautious. After discussing the annual meeting, he and Connor talked about some internal matters of the Empire Base. Flora, losing interest, took out her phone

pick me up, I'm going to the annual meeting