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

Fiona turned and left, letting the organizers handle the investigation so she didn't have to waste any more energy on it.

Jackson walked out right after her.

The second both of them were gone from the kitchen, the organizers finally relaxed. Their nerves had been stretched thin, but now it felt like the tension in the room just snapped away.

"Check everything! I want to know exactly who's behind this mess!" the organizer barked, shooting a fierce look at the kitchen staff. "All of you, out. Now!"

Everyone exchanged anxious glances, but no one dared say a word. They shuffled out in silence.

Back in the lounge, Fiona found her three teammates looking much better than before. They were still a little pale, but at least they could sit up and talk.

After Fiona and Jackson left, the organizers considered postponing the competition to give everyone time to recover. But Team Country M and the Gregory family immediately objected.

If the organizers seemed to favor one team over another, the backlash would be huge.

were so eager to keep things moving, it was only more proof that certain folks were getting desperate to show

winning first place

to have Jean compete. It wasn't Jean's last shot or anything-Fiona just wanted to see

sure that with Jean, they'd be able to draw out whoever was really

up

other three contestants. They were still feeling too sick to participate, so they watched from

Jean walked off the stage, Jane's eyes were shining, and even the others looked at

they really had misjudged

way she could've pulled off

I wish I had half your

That was priceless. I've got some beer back

all headed back together, laughing and chatting, completely unaware of the cold, jealous stares following

and the Gregory family looked like they were ready to explode with

on the rise, and with Amy getting close to Jackson-and Jackson supposedly splitting up with Fiona-rumors were flying that the Gregorys would soon be the third most