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."

us

who had been looking downcast, suddenly perked up, a

smile

things were

competitors, upon hearing this, were fuming, practically steaming

past few days, and you know how much effort we've put into it! Why

Flora had joined the team earlier, they would have welcomed her, but now, they were

questions for

all set by

and difficult. Without having gone

Flora couldn't possibly

list is finalized. If e Flora doesn't go, none of us can. Do you think Flora wants to go? Right now, we are the ones asking

fell silent, but it was clear they

awkward to allow her to speak up. If she said anything, Mr. Tanner would surely direct all

stepped out

did you insist on Flora

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