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

"Boss, I brought them just like you asked. Can't you just destroy my chip-clone and let me go? Please, don't hurt me."

"Yeah, boss. We went through hell to get them here for you."

The head of Country M's research facility just smirked, cold and dismissive. He shot the two a look of pure disdain, then signaled to his men. In a flash, the pair were dragged away.

They realized too late that something was wrong. No matter how hard they struggled, it didn't matter. A few harsh gunshots echoed through the room, and just like that, it was over-their bodies dropped to the floor.

The director turned his attention to Jackson and Fiona, his expression shifting to something almost reverent, as if he'd just discovered rare jewels.

"You two are perfect. I've been waiting a long time for this," he said, obsessed, his eyes lingering on Fiona in a way that made her stomach turn.

"Your genes are extraordinary. If I can replicate my chip-clones using your DNA, my research will hit a whole new level."

Then-bang. A single shot.

else in the room froze. They'd all assumed the director was just another chip-clone until they saw real blood soaking

kill someone here? Do you even know where

M Research Facility! You think you can get away with this? You'll never

already gone, slipping into the dim, winding corridor. The shadows swallowed them up; no one

them alive-break their arms and legs if you have to, just don't let them die!" someone

Suddenly, another "director" stepped

the shadows behind them. It hit everyone at once-this whole mess was orchestrated by the chip-cones The real director must have been under their controball along. No wonder everything had gone off

dared ask questions. They just followed orders, chaos

corridor, the shootout exploded—gunfire echoing

as wild. The guards at the doors didn't stand a chance