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

"I can't stand you, and we just don't get along, but I never intended to harm you or your family. I've already pleaded with Mr. Otto for you. If you just apologize to him in person, he'll let this go," Alexa said, noting Flora's silence with a touch of uncertainty. "Flora, seriously, you can't just ignore your family's well-being, can you?"

She knew Flora cared deeply about her family and used this to provoke her.

Seeing Flora's feigned calm, Flora chuckled, "Alexa, do you think I'm that naive?"

Alexa's eyes narrowed.

"He sent you, didn't he? He needs something from me."

Alexa hadn't expected Flora to catch on so quickly.

Since Flora had figured it out, there was no point in pretending any longer. Alexa bluntly said, "Flora, I'm offering you a way out. Do you really think you can stand against Mr. Otto? Aren't you afraid of your family ending up in ruins?"

"Just swallow your pride, apologize to Mr. Otto, and this will all blow over, won't it?"

"Seems like what he wants from me isn't simple," Flora remarked, staring at her for a moment.

Even though Alexa wished Flora were dead, she now had to speak kindly to her, pressured by Hudson on her end.

"You!"

nearly driven mad by Flora. Despite everything she said, why wouldn't Flora just

it,"

her spot, Flora picked up her smartphone and sent a message to

-Check on Hudson's situation.

and he's been running a high fever for two days now,

it, but I want to make them my

come

Crimson replied

he's

options. Knowing it's because

c of you

his pride to beg you! I

Flora smirked.

It was quite... dramatic.

bit later, Crimson sent another message: So,

thought for a moment, then typed: That depends on his

idea of what poison was

who had poisoned