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

Mr. Atticus had all the blood samples chilled before heading off to find Crimson. Initially, he had hoped to meet with the elusive President of Club 257, known only as S, but S was a rare sight, even skipping this year's big meeting. With almost everything at Club 257 handled by Crimson, she was the next best option.

Right now, Crimson was lounging at Flora's place, shamelessly mooching a meal. She was full and even planning to snuggle up with Flora for a nap. She relished watching Connor's frustrated yet helpless look whenever she was around.

A staff member interrupted her cozy scene to inform her that someone from the medical organization was looking for her. "Ugh, annoying," Crimson grumbled, clearly irritated. She wasn't fond of the medical organization but knew she had to deal with them.

"Flora darling, just keep the bed warm for me; I'll be back soon." She gave Flora's chest a playful squeeze and threw a teasing glance at Connor before striding away. Connor, feeling a stab of jealousy, watched the spot she had touched and then turned to Colton. "Next time Crimson shows up, don't let her in," he instructed.

Flora couldn't help but laugh. "You guys are so childish!"

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been waiting for twenty minutes, and no one had acknowledged him, not even a cup of tea. It was as if he were invisible. Club 257 was indeed

is Crimson going

"Our vice president is extremely

he held back, remembering why he

up, greeting her with

head of the table. "I'm quite busy, Mr. Atticus. If you've got something to say, get to the point." She leaned back lazily, her

what kind of business Club 257 could have with the medical organization," Crimson retorted, not bothering to hide her disdain. The shady dealings of the medical organization were far from forgotten. Jules had nearly lost his life because of them, and if it hadn't

Mr. Atticus said, slowly

about his secrecy, decided to hear him

Crimson, are you familiar with Lab M?"