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

Chapter 631

Darcy and the others were sweating bullets, silently marveling at Flora's sheer nerve.

But instead of blowing up, the assistant seemed oddly hesitant and scared, almost like he was terrified of ticking Flora off. "Miss Flora, please wait a moment. I'll go and speak with Mr. Otto," he said, scurrying away with a mix of respect and fear.

Shawn, Darcy, and the rest exchanged bewildered looks. This wasn't what they had expected. They had geared up to defend Flora, thinking she'd seriously tick off Hudson. But now it seemed like Hudson was the one who was wary of her...

The most flabbergasted was Alexa. When Flora had shot off those bold words, she had pictured the assistant losing his cool, rounding up some muscle to drag Flora away, and maybe even roughing her up if she resisted. Alexa had been almost giddy at the thought of that scene playing out. But now...

Remembering the assistant's strange reaction, she felt a pang of unease.

"What are you all standing around for?" Dr. Ray appeared to get some water and noticed them clogging up the doorway, looking puzzled.

"Dr. Ray, Mr. Otto is here..." Shawn began, but the elevator opposite them dinged open before he could finish.

out first, then respectfully helped a tall, bald man in sunglasses and a mask step

expression shifted. Hudson! What was he doing here?

Flora and the others, keeping a wary eye on Hudson's approach. Hudson, masked and wearing sunglasses, had an unreadable face, but his steps

what brings you

voice was

Dr. Ray's face tighten further. He was indeed here for Flora! Was he still holding a grudge and planning to humiliate

will it take for you to agree to treat

dark, laced with barely controlled

favor, Mr. Otto?" Flora didn't even bother to stand, propping her chin on her hand and lazily gazing

felt like his body was on fire, and Flora's words nearly made his foggy head spin

had the gall to make

do you want?"

and maybe I'll consider it," Flora responded with a sly smile, her eyes narrowing. Hudson felt a lump form in his

Shawn, and the others were floored.