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

Chapter 1261

"Alright, folks, that's a wrap for today! Jacob, Carly, you're sticking around for extra training!"

"Man, you guys really have it rough, huh?" Teddy had been lounging all afternoon, stretching lazily before sauntering over with a grin that just begged for a smack. "Jacob, what did I tell you? Don't get on my bad side, and definitely don't mess with the Shu family. You're way out of your league here."

"Get lost!"

Jacob, already fuming, couldn't hold back any longer. Provoked, he swung a punch at Teddy.

But sadly for him,

He was too worn out to even stand a chance. Teddy sidestepped effortlessly and gave Jacob a solid kick in the back.

"Pathetic!"

...

Hawthorn strolled out of the training grounds with a big smile plastered on his face.

As soon as he spotted Rory, his whole attitude flipped-gone was the cockiness he showed around Jacob. Approaching with respect, he called out, "Hey, Second in command!"

"Wait, you're... Hawthorn, right?" Rory paused, trying to remember his name, mostly because he was the instructor for Jacob and Carly. "You're the one leading Squad Four, aren't you?" Hawthorn's face lit up at being recognized. "Yes, sir, that's me!"

going? Are the kids behaving

couple of troublemakers,

nodded approvingly. "Keep up the good work. You're in a pretty sweet spot right now. Who knows,

Luckiest, indeed.

Teaching Jacob and Carly.

were friends with

their good side, and they happened to mention him favorably to the lady, who might then whisper a word or two to the boss, maybe Hawthorn could bag the deputy head position in Squad Nine. Rory's hint about a possible promotion had Hawthorn beaming, and he quickly said, "I owe it

"That's all you."

clicked his tongue in

all the snacks, Second in command?" Hawthorn finally noticed the

for the lady. The boss brought them back from the Mortal World just

Hawthorn was impressed.

a soft spot

of his way to get her

could meet her and earn her favor, his promotion

it. I'm heading

"Take care,

bootlicker, wasn't

promotion, Hawthorn squinted with