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

Chapter 1274

couldn't settle his mind enough to figure it out.

"Joey, you're being way too polite," Flora said with a cool demeanor, her voice low enough that it was tough to grasp her real emotions. Joey felt an odd sense of déjà vu, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why her voice seemed familiar. With everything going on, he "You know me, ma'am?" he asked, surprised that Flora had called him by name.

"Joey, your reputation for generosity and integrity precedes you. I've admired you for a long time," Flora replied, adding a playful wink that seemed almost too deliberate.

Uncle Ben, it's me!

The crowd of noble families exchanged puzzled glances. Clearly, this lady had a high opinion of the Gilbert family.

Joey felt both nervous and confused. Just a moment ago, she'd seemed as fierce as a warrior, and now her gentle tone was giving him chills, especially with her eyes blinking like someone with an eye infection. Was she being sarcastic? "That's quite the compliment, ma'am..."

"You're just being humble. The Gilbert family is known for their integrity and honesty. I've seen it myself," Flora stressed the words "seen it myself," then added, "I'm really looking forward to the Gilbert family making waves in the upcoming assessment. I'm sure you won't let us down." Her sincerity was hard to ignore.

Joey was even more puzzled. What did she mean by "seen it myself"? Where had she seen it? And what was this about looking forward to their performance? Historically, the Gilbert family had been average at best in these assessments. Was she planning something against them? Was she really that petty?

Even though both were from the Mortal World, their own Flora seemed far more gracious than this woman!

we'll be on our way

she'd

the tense atmosphere disappeared, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Then, like whispers in the

under the radar, making friends with

"...I don't

He was baffled.

you was clearly different. It's obvious

Joey: "..."

really didn't know

have put up with the Shu family's

don't know her..." he

in the assessment." The family' heads clicked their

now that the Gilbert family had caught her attention, they

was at

they see she was being

realized she was just messing with

feel grateful that his own