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

Chapter 1255

"I didn't do anything," Jacob muttered, scratching his head in confusion. He was clever and sensible, so how could he have possibly upset anyone? He hadn't wronged a soul! Even Flora, who was usually so reserved, seemed to like him a lot. "All right, the searches are done. Now, I'll announce the instructors for each team," Rory announced, holding up a list. "Team One, instructor Max; Team Two, instructor Leo; Team Three, instructor Hawthorn... Team Ten, instructor Summer." Jacob was in Team Three with Hawthorn as his instructor. Luckily, the one who'd confiscated his stuff earlier, Summer, was with Team Ten. Jacob let out a sigh of relief.

He was grateful he wasn't assigned to Summer. Although he wasn't sure how he might have offended him, Summer's earlier behavior made Jacob uneasy. He couldn't imagine having him as a coach-who knows what he might've pulled? What Jacob didn't realize was that the real challenge was Hawthorn.

Hawthorn's calculating eyes landed on Jacob and Carly. It was quite the coincidence that he ended up as their instructor. This made carrying out Flora's request all the easier.

Kenneth adored Sydney and would heed almost anything she said, so long as it didn't clash with his principles. Hawthorn was keen to win Sydney's favor, hoping she'd put in a good word for him with Kenneth, giving him a boost up the ladder. Unfortunately for Jacob and Carly, they were about to become stepping stones on his ambitious path. The start of the elite family assessment was also the start of their nightmare.

...

Meanwhile, at the Gilbert family home, Flora had given Mae acupuncture twice. Mae felt her headaches ease significantly and appeared much more refreshed.

"Flora, you're amazing!" Mae exclaimed with delight. No wonder she was a world-renowned champion!

pulling a piece of candy from her pocket. Mae suddenly recognized

"Jacob's a fan as well; he packed plenty in his

in the backpack. But unfortunately for Jacob, he wouldn't get to enjoy any

all ended

in her stomache

Flora, now that you've sorted out my migraines, I have a few friends who'd like your help as well. Do you have some

Flora nodded. Mae had been kind to her, so she was more than willing

"Do you have time this afternoon? I can call

Flora agreed.

gathering all her friends by the afternoon. There were eight of them in total, all from prestigious families of the Martial World

QUMS

Mrs. Ran, Laura..." Mae introduced them one by one, but the