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

"Oh my gosh, I was so busy looking at Flora, I didn't even notice big bro was here! And he hates swearing more than anything!

"Got something to say?" Connor's face was a blank slate.

"No, no, no, nothing at all!"

"Then head back to the Falcone estate. Quit hanging around."

Kruz stammered, "Oh, oh, oh...!!!"

Flora's eyes began to sparkle with amusement as she watched Kruz fumble in fear. Adrian, standing nearby, got lost in thought for a moment.

Flora seemed different right then. Usually, in front of others, she was kind of aloof, lazy, and indifferent. Her eyes were often half-closed, not one to smile easily. But now, sitting next to Connor, her eyes crinkled into a soft, starry smile. Very...

Very much like someone he remembered.

Adrian was so captivated he didn't notice Connor's expression darkening, his handsome features turning icy, his aura growing more and more oppressive. The car felt like it was suffocating under a heavy, threatening atmosphere. Moss and Beck were breaking out in cold sweats, and even Flora sensed the tension. Kruz, the best at reading Connor's moods, quickly figured it out.

Big bro was jealous!

"Bro, you want some alone time with Flora, right? We'll leave you two alone!" he said hastily.

He took a couple of steps back and, seeing Adrian still standing there, gave him a tug. "Come on, what are you standing around for?"

don't value your

gone, Connor's menacing aura eased up

"Drive."

cold words were all Moss needed to hear. He quickly started the car, and

Flora, he was sure the boss would kill him. And why did this young master of the Reyes family keep staring at Ms.

...

why were you staring

like

that? Kruz asked,

for my

tell me you've

SW

Flora?"

up," Adrian

Flora?

like Flora

normal to like her, but you better not even think about it. If you

ulterior motives. I was staring

figured out, said, "Reminds you of someone? Your dream girl?" Adrian:

Damn it.

They just couldn't communicate!