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

just a couple

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

Luckiest, indeed.

Teaching Jacob and Carly.

two were friends with the lady of

boss, maybe Hawthorn could bag

"That's all you."

his tongue

with all the snacks, Second in command?"

lady. The boss brought them back

Hawthorn was impressed.

a soft spot for the lady, didn't

out of his way to

earn her favor, his promotion would be a

keep at it. I'm heading out," Rory

nodded, "Take

the bootlicker,

his imminent promotion, Hawthorn squinted with delight, humming a