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

Mr. Atticus beamed, "This time, our medical delegation had the pleasure of visiting the University of Maple Grove and experiencing the grace of its students firsthand. As the premier institution in Austenberg, it truly stands out."

Mr. Richard and Jules remained silent. It would be a rare day indeed to hear Mr. Atticus offer genuine praise.

Sure enough, Mr. Atticus continued, "The group I've brought along are our organization's underachievers, always ranking at the bottom. They rarely get the chance to spar with others. Now, with the opportunity to face equally matched opponents at the University of Maple Grove, why not have a friendly competition with your medical students?"

He smiled at Mr. Richard, "What do you think, Mr. Richard?"

What did he think? He wanted to kick him out!

It was clear Mr. Atticus had ulterior motives. Mr. Richard scoffed internally. Claiming his group was the bottom of the barrel but then suggesting they were on par with Maple Grove's students? It was a thinly veiled insult.

"We don't need a competition," Mr. Richard replied coldly. "Your delegation has traveled far, and for us to compete on our own turf, even if we win, it wouldn't be something to boast about."

"Ah, don't worry about that. It's just a friendly exchange," Mr. Atticus laughed, adding with a teasing tone, "If Mr. Richard refuses, I might start to think the University of Maple Grove is afraid." He was pushing hard, insisting on a competition. Mr. Richard's brows knitted together as he held back his anger.

at Maple Grove are very busy. If just anyone could challenge them, wouldn't that

lifted his chin, "Right,

face darkened, about to retort, when Jules interjected, "A competition could be good, actually. Our students have been working hard; a little

Mr. Atticus's face, replaced by a grim expression as he glared at

see if Jules could keep that attitude after Maple Grove was thoroughly defeated. He was

caused the medical

demeanor with a cold smirk. If this were the past, Maple Grove might have faced certain defeat. But with Flora on their

crying in the end, Jules

days from now," Mr. Atticus said quickly, fearing Jules might change his mind. He planned to invite all media for a live broadcast, letting the whole world witness the medical organization's

Mr. Atticus left,

organization had come

the University of Mapte Grove might not stand a

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