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

Chapter 1949

"If I told you I have both the determination and the skill to win her over, what

would you say?"

"Mr. Connor, you..."

"Surprised? Didn't expect I'd be the calculating type? Well, who do you think runs this company?" Fiona's eyes narrowed, her gaze cutting straight through her.

The other woman fell silent, lips pressed tight. In this place, only real talent counted. No one cared for little tricks or shortcuts-they just didn't work here.

"I understand, Mr. Connor." The words sounded forced. She turned to leave, but a flash of resentment flickered in her eyes.

She gripped the recorder in her hand even tighter. If Fiona wanted to make things difficult, then fine-she'd just take everyone down with her.

down her coffee and

M team in the hallway. Esther tipped her chin up and gave Fiona a smug, knowing smile, like the win was already in her

If Esther wanted to win, she'd have to actually prove she was good

missing," Jean said,

replaced. "Addison's not here," Jean said, frowning. "Seriously? Right before the final? I'll go find

but she ended up facing Esther-the famous one—and

a team. If you can't

who only thought about themselves. How

you and Addison hadn't both gotten sick before the second round, I never would've had a shot to compete. If it had just been you, Addison would've gone out there for sure," Jean said, jumping to

resentment about not being chosen, but after watching Jane's performance

sense of

there hadn't been a second