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

Someone in the crowd suddenly blurted something out, and just like that, every pair of eyes landed on the girl who'd spoken.

Because the online voting was totally transparent, everyone could see the numbers ticking up in real time. Out of all the contestants, this girl's votes were skyrocketing the fastest. She was obviously the top contender, and most people figured she'd be the one to finally beat Jane. No one expected her to get accused of vote-rigging.

Fiona didn't even look at her. Instead, she just motioned for Jane to keep reading out the results.

"I told you, Fiona's not as nice as she seems. But you still trust her," the girl's desk mate whispered, rolling her eyes.

She'd always been tight with Amy, and whenever there was a chance to go after Fiona, she was first in line.

"You worked so hard and did everything by the book, but now they're calling you a cheater. That sucks. But honestly, don't take it to heart. The final say is theirs, and even if you wanted to make a scene, what would it change? They're not scared of you at all."

drain. Yet you keep acting like Fiona's some kind of hero. I can't decide if I should feel bad for you or call you

girl's anger only grew, her glare locked on Fiona and Jane at the front of

Fiona to teach them self-defense anyway. If they wanted to learn, they could just hire a private coach. Who did Fiona

she'd call her out right here, in front of everyone.

Her voice rang out clear and fierce. "I have never rigged the votes for my design, and have never cheated. This might just

you'd almost

to trust Fiona. If Fiona said the

agitated. She'd gone out of her way to defend herself why wasn't Fiona even

won't you say anything? Are you

Fiona,