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."

days, Flora will join us

who had been looking downcast, suddenly perked up, a hint of interest lighting up her

slight smile

in the competition, things were bound to get

were

put into it! Why should Flora just waltz in at the last minute? She hasn't gone

joined the team earlier, they would have

questions for

all set

different from the usual questions. They were tricky and difficult. Without having gone through the training, it would

couldn't possibly

at them with a stern face. "So, what now? The list is finalized. If e Flora doesn't go, none of us can. Do you think Flora wants

of competitors fell silent, but it was

current situation was too awkward to allow her

out to

insist on Flora joining the

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