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

The girl in the car was almost certainly Mr. Reyes's cherished fiancée. A car accident on their turf was something they just couldn't afford, so naturally, they had to clear the way for her.

...

Flora zoomed down the road, not a single car in sight. What should've taken nearly an hour, she wrapped up in just twenty minutes. Her car pulled off a slick tail drift, coming to a stylish stop right at the grand entrance of the Reyes estate.

As she stepped out of the car, Flora cut an impressive figure-tall and commanding in her leather jacket and pants, radiating an air of intimidation. She was the epitome of cool, distant, with just a hint of danger.

The guards at the Reyes residence instantly sensed the tension in the air, snapping to high alert. But once they recognized Flora, their apprehension melted away, replaced with warm smiles. "Welcome, Ms. Flora!" "Welcome, Ms. Flora!"

...

The guards greeted her with a mix of respect and enthusiasm, fully aware that Flora was Mr. Reyes's prized jewel and a savior to their family-someone who commanded respect. The head of the household had made it clear: if Ms. Flora ever visited, she was to be treated with the utmost courtesy.

Hearing of Flora's arrival, the butler rushed out to greet her, a broad smile he couldn't suppress lighting up his face. "Miss, you should've let us know you were coming so we could prepare! The master is out at the moment, but I'll call him right away. He'll be thrilled to hear you're here."

Thrilled to see her? Let's just hope he doesn't end up crying instead.

After the butler's words hung in the air, he noticed Flora's silence and sensed something was off. Initially too caught up in the excitement of her arrival, it now dawned on him that something was amiss. Today, Ms. Flora was exuding a vibe that was unsettling, making everyone a bit uneasy. Watching her closely, the butler hesitantly asked, "Miss, has someone upset you?"

His eyes flicked over to the guards, who quickly voiced their innocence-they hadn't done anything; Flora had been like this since she arrived.

"Miss, did someone make you angry?" the butler ventured, cautiously adding, "Did you and Mr. Reyes have a tiff? Or was it Mrs. Falcone being unkind?"

In his opinion, only a few things could ruffle Flora's feathers. If Connor dared to upset their miss, there'd be no letting him off lightly! No matter how tough he thought he was! "Flora! You're really here!"

Right then, Adrian burst out, eyes lighting up at the sight of Flora in her leather ensemble. "Flora, you look amazing today!"

"Dressed like that, it's a crime if we don't hit the racetrack!" Adrian was enthralled by Flora's outfit, his teenage enthusiasm taking over, not as perceptive as Ryan. "Flora, let me take you to the racetrack. You can drive my newest car!"

As he reached out to place a hand on Flora's shoulder-

Flora sidestepped, dodging his touch. The chill surrounding her intensified.

Adrian froze, unsure of Flora's reaction, but being a straightforward guy, he shrugged it off. With a grin, he reached out once more, eager to take her racing. But this time, before he could lay a finger on her, Flora beat him to it.