Minutes later, the assistant ushered in a group of competitors.

"Director, what's up with the list? Flora didn't even attend the training. Why is her name on it?"

"We expect a reasonable explanation, Director!"

Apart from Selene, the rest of the competitors wore expressions of frustration and anger.

Adding someone to the team at the last minute? Who wouldn't be upset?

It might have been okay if Flora had joined earlier, but now that the training was already over, what could she possibly contribute? She would only slow us down!

Mr. Tanner remained silent, letting them vent their frustrations. Only when they started to calm down did he speak, "Are you done?"

The competitors looked at Mr. Tanner, still furious, demanding an explanation.

"Flora's name being on the final list was an accident, and for that, I apologize," Mr. Tanner said solemnly. "But the list is finalized and cannot be changed. It has to stay as it is."

will join us on our

this, Selene, who had been looking downcast, suddenly perked up, a hint of interest

slight smile curved

competition, things were bound to get more

were fuming,

into it! Why should Flora just waltz in at

joined the team earlier, they would have welcomed her, but

for

all

completely different from the usual questions. They were tricky and difficult.

Flora couldn't

is finalized. If e Flora doesn't go, none of us can.

competitors fell silent, but

at the back, not saying a word. Her current situation was too awkward to allow her to speak up. If she said anything,

out

Abbey, why did you insist on Flora joining

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