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

Flora couldn't help but chuckle as the conversation veered into absurdity. After shutting down the chat group, she sank into deep thought. She'd made it clear before she wasn't going to let Joy get away with it. But Mr. Tanner and the others had a valid point: with the Medical League Championship just around the corner, a scandal could be seized upon by those with ulterior motives. She didn't care much about the folks at the National Health Department, but... Flora pondered for a moment, then powered on her laptop. Her fingers danced quickly over the keys.

...

National Health Department.

In the office, Joy stood nervously, eyes darting between Mr. Tanner and the senior executives. Her heart was racing, but she knew she had to stay calm. If she didn't save herself, no one else would. For some reason, Ms. Abbey's phone was unreachable. She was on her own now.

"Mentor, don't you all believe me?" Joy asked, her voice trembling as she clutched her hands tightly, looking distressed. "I really didn't mean to frame Flora. What can a single purchase screenshot prove?"

bit jealous of Flora, but I know my limits!" Her voice broke as if she were deeply wronged. "I've been with the National Health Department for years. Don't you know what kind

and had some bad intentions, but she didn't seem brazen enough to pull such

nations. Flora's rise in the medical community made her famous overnight, and many think she'll be the dark horse in this championship. Could it be...?" Mr. Tanner and the senior executives' expressions

would indeed

to defend her, fearing they couldn't

about it, the more plausible it seemed. Just then, their

elated seeing she had swayed them. She

Tanner barked, his patience snapping. He finally understood