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.

as she left, Fiona set down her coffee and followed the rest

in the hallway. Esther tipped her chin up

glanced at her. If Esther wanted to win, she'd have to actually

said,

team. The one missing was the contestant she'd replaced. "Addison's not here," Jean said, frowning. "Seriously? Right before the final? I'll go

up facing Esther-the famous one—and then Mr. Connor replaced her. Of course

still show up. We're a team. If you

themselves. How could you

with Mr. Connor longer than any of us. You know how she is. If 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

her share of misunderstandings and resentment about not being chosen, but after watching Jane's performance yesterday, all that

sense of design was just

there hadn't been a second