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

"It's already been three years."

"Yeah. Take some time and really think about this. I chose you for a reason-your talent is real. Don't let me down."

"Mr. Connor, I've made up my mind. I don't want to compete anymore."

"You can go," Tyler said quietly.

He could see the frustration written all over Fiona's face.

Jean stepped out, casting Fiona a lingering look before letting out a heavy sigh. She wanted this chance, too. But sometimes, life just throws things at you that you can't dodge.

"For the past couple of years, Jean's been a real dark horse. Her designs are impressive, and she's gotten here all on her own, no connections. Looks like someone's trying to sabotage her," Fiona said.

The international competition organizers had sent out invites, and clearly, someone was jealous. Now there was trouble brewing inside International Glam.

"Tyler, I need you to handle something for me."

file down on the coffee table.

check out Jean's background.

the other three contestants investigated, too.

sofa for a moment, waiting for the pain to fade. It was still early, so she pulled up the list of teams for the competition.

the door broke her train of

Connor, someone's here to see you,"

sat up a little.

As soon as she saw who it

are you doing here?" Fiona asked, glancing at the receptionist. "You can leave

the competition. Everything with the Kidd family is settled. My grandma won't stop me anymore. I want

in Jane's eyes. Even before the Kidd family drama, she'd noticed Jane's gift for design. It always felt like such a waste for her not to

dropping out so suddenly, Fiona nodded. "I can add your name, but the competition isn't in the States this year-it's in untry M.

wasn't looking back now. It was time the Kidds realized they couldn't get by

on, my time is

"Good," Fiona said.