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

"Is that the new global champion, Flora?"

It was lunchtime, and the cafeteria was buzzing with chatter. As Flora and Selene walked in, every eye turned their way.

Being at the base meant you were a global champion, but Flora had a special kind of reputation.

She had single-handedly led Austenberg to victory, pulling off a miracle on the field. Even with an injured hand, she completed a duodenectomy, one of the world's top ten most challenging surgeries, in under ten minutes. Her incredible skills were still the talk of the town. Even the secluded medical base had heard about Flora's legendary feats.

"Wow, Flora looks even better in person, and she's so young. Is she even twenty?"

Some of the guys blushed, feeling a bit shy around her.

The base didn't have many women, and it was rare to see someone as stunning as Flora.

"I'm gonna go over and get to know little Flora."

A guy rubbed his hands together, eager and a bit bashful, but his friends quickly pulled him back. "Don't! Haven't you heard that Flora ticked off Kylie the moment she got here?"

He nodded towards Kylie, who was sitting not too far away, and whispered, "Flora doesn't hold back. She got here and immediately tangled with Kylie's crew. Going over to Flora now is like picking a fight with Kylie."

Kylie was well-connected with the island's elite and was quite skilled herself. She was almost certain to end up in Kruiz Laboratory or become a chief physician for a major family.

Not someone you'd want to cross.

Flora, bold and unafraid, had challenged Kylie right from the start.

"If Flora's on Kylie's bad side, she's in for a tough time here."

Hearing this, those who had been thinking about chatting with Flora backed off.

Nobody wanted to get on Kylie's bad side.

As a result, Flora and Selene found themselves isolated, the cafeteria filled with an awkward tension.

Kylie, head down and eating, couldn't suppress a smirk.

Tina chuckled smugly.

"Come on, enough of this clique nonsenset Flora's just a young girl, new to the base. As her seniors, we should be welcoming her, not freezing her out. Is this how we're supposed to act?"

Finally, someone couldn't take the pettiness any longer. The guy who wanted to chat with Flora stood up, feeling a bit exasperated, and headed over to her with a grin.

"Hey, you-"

His friend tried to hold him back, but he slipped away like a fish, making his way to Flora with a tray in hand. "Mind if I sit here, Flora? Is this seat taken?"

"Go ahead."

Flora answered casually. With so many empty seats, he could sit wherever he pleased.

The guy sat down with a smile, even offering a few comforting words to Flora and Selene. "Don't worry about those folks, Flora. Are you getting enough to eat with just that? How about grab you some more food?"

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He was naturally chatty, keeping the conversation lively even if Flora and Selene weren't too engaged.

From afar, his friend facepalmed, sneaking a glance at Kylie.

Sure enough, her expression soured.

This was going to stir up trouble.

This carefree guy was about to step on some toes.

"That guy's got some nerve," the crowd murmured, watching the scene unfold.

Brave enough to speak up in front of Kylie.

Not worried about the consequences.

Between Flora, who had no clout, and Kylie, who was well-connected, even a fool would know which side to choose.

"Sis, that guy's really pushing his luck, standing up to you like that." Tina frowned, clearly displeased.