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

Chapter 1228

Seeing that Flora was curious, Joey decided to fill her in. "It's a tradition in the Aristocrat World. They hold these family rankings, split into a youth assessment and an overall family strength assessment."

The youth assessment is all about checking if the younger generation has what it takes. After all, a family's future depends on its young guns. The Honor Guard runs a month-long boot camp that all the family heirs have to go through. They score their performance, and if someone really stands out, they might just score a spot with the Honor Guard.

On the flip side, the family strength assessment sizes up a family's wealth and manpower.

There's a vote, and whichever family scores the most votes climbs up the rankings. But the Gilbert family? They're pretty much average when it comes to money and talent. They're not exactly rubbing shoulders with the elite in the Aristocrat World, so they usually land somewhere in the middle each year.

Looks like this year won't be much different.

"This year, I want you all to step up and at least crack the top ten," Gerald said, trying to sound firm.

Jacob gave a small smirk and asked, "Dad, are you sure I'm your biological son?"

"What's that supposed to mean?" Gerald shot back, still looking stern. "If you're not my son, then what, am I yours?"

Hold on...

As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Gerald realized he'd got it wrong.

Carly and Jacob burst into laughter, and even Joey couldn't help but chuckle.

"Dad, you mixed up the family tree with that one," Jacob teased. "You being my biological son would be the kind of thing they write medical journals about!"

Gerald gave Jacob a

and Flora's eyes twinkled with

rubbing his backside. "Dad, since I'm your son, you'd think you'd have a bit more

make it

steaming, gave Jacob a smack on the head with

couple of sneaky nudges for good

...

Medical Hall with a face that looked like he'd

Flora tagged

on with the Gilbert family,

what was

as

wouldn't believe how tough the Honor Guard's training

time? Kenneth. You

Kenneth, right? Sydney's fiancé, the one who swung by

place that time."

nodded, "Yeah,

a faint memory,

him," Carly griped. "And don't get me

listened, quietly taking it all

"Clear the way!"

"Everybody, step aside!"