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

Jean's sudden change of attitude left everyone in the room completely baffled.

Just ten minutes ago, she'd been begging Fiona not to enter the competition- now she was pulling this dramatic scene.

"Your spot in the competition has been revoked," Tyler said, barely glancing at her before signaling to the receptionist waiting by the door. "Please escort Jean out, and bring in the other three contestants."

The other three arrived soon after, but Jean just wouldn't leave.

"Mr. Connor, please, I'm begging you, don't take this away from me! I need this chance, please, I'm desperate!"

"Take her out," Tyler said, not even looking up.

No matter how much Jean cried, the staff didn't hesitate. They came in and led

her away.

"Mr. Connor, about Jean..." someone started.

"She chose not to compete," Tyler said coolly.

The three contestants shot each other confused looks. Everything about that scene screamed that Jean had been forced out, not that she'd left willingly. But none of them said a word—they just focused on themselves.

Fiona stepped forward, gently nudging Jane in front of the others. "She'll be taking Jean's place. You'll be competing together."

No one dared object.

phone. Still no call from Jackson. Was the Woods family situation really that

I need to visit the Woods

I'll handle

the office building, a black

door opened, a stranger stepped out and handed her an envelope. "Ms. Fiona, Mr. Woods asked me

Jackson?

her voice tense. "Where is my

said you'd understand once you read

Fiona's chest. She tore open the envelope, and as soon as she read

for a long moment, steadying herself, then looked up. "You can leave. Tell Jackson

calmly tore it to pieces and tossed it in the trash. Without another word, she

hadn't expected Fiona to be

Jackson watched Fiona's retreating figure through the tinted glass. His

little sister-he'd let her

Fiona is gone,"

spot where Fiona had stood, then finally said, "Let's

tried

Fiona sound