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

With the Brimer family's backing, his investment meant the lab wouldn't have to worry about funds ever again.

Hudson was confident that as long as Dr. Ray wasn't an idiot, he'd follow his advice. He even wondered if Flora would end up in tears. Tsk... The girl, crying in bed, would probably look even more captivating. Alexa stood with her chin held high, determined to win. Flora, on the other hand, looked down, her hands stuffed in her pockets, exuding an air of indifference.

Dr. Ray glanced at Flora, made up his mind, took a deep breath, and looked at Hudson. "I appreciate Mr. Otto's visit to the lab; it validates our work here. However, I can't accept the conditions you've proposed. So, let's just drop the investment idea."

Sure, he needed funds, but he couldn't betray his principles for a single investment. Hudson was overestimating his importance. As one of the top labs at the University of Maple Grove, finding investors was the least of their worries. Giving up Flora for that? No way.

Hudson didn't expect Dr. Ray to reject him so directly, and his face darkened. "Dr. Ray, you should know the consequences of crossing the Brimer family."

Crossing them meant losing any chance of future sponsorships. That was clearly a threat.

Dr. Ray's smile vanished. "I was just having a regular conversation with Mr. Otto. I'm not very good with words and might have misspoken. If I offended Mr. Otto, I apologize. Alexa, since you know Mr. Otto, could you please see him out? I have other matters to attend to."

The other senior researchers were stunned; they had never seen Dr. Ray stand his ground so firmly. So cool!

demeanor giving way to a more respectful one. Alexa nearly ground her teeth in frustration! What was so special about Flora that made

really going to pass that

billion, is

tone was light but carried a hint of defiance. Hudson, already furious, laughed angrily, "Little girl, you think

the table, picked up her backpack, and pulled out a card, handing it to Dr.

Dr. Ray: "..."

Hudson: "..."

Alexa: "..."

The senior researchers: "..."

"Two, two billion?!"

wavered. He hadn't misheard, had he? Two billion?! Flora lazily nodded. Dr. Ray:

and Flora mentioned it as casually as if it