Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life novel Chapter 1255

"I didn't do anything," Jacob muttered, scratching his head in confusion. He was clever and sensible, so how could he have possibly upset anyone? He hadn't wronged a soul! Even Flora, who was usually so reserved, seemed to like him a lot.

"All right, the searches are done. Now, I'll announce the instructors for each team," Rory announced, holding up a list. "Team One, instructor Max; Team Two, instructor Leo; Team Three, instructor Hawthorn... Team Ten, instructor Summer."

Jacob was in Team Three with Hawthorn as his instructor. Luckily, the one who'd confiscated his stuff earlier, Summer, was with Team Ten. Jacob let out a sigh of relief.

He was grateful he wasn't assigned to Summer. Although he wasn't sure how he might have offended him, Summer's earlier behavior made Jacob uneasy. He couldn't imagine having him as a coach—who knows what he might've pulled?

What Jacob didn't realize was that the real challenge was Hawthorn.

Hawthorn's calculating eyes landed on Jacob and Carly. It was quite the coincidence that he ended up as their instructor. This made carrying out Flora's request all the easier.

Kenneth adored Sydney and would heed almost anything she said, so long as it didn't clash with his principles. Hawthorn was keen to win Sydney's favor, hoping she'd put in a good word for him with Kenneth, giving him a boost up the ladder.

Unfortunately for Jacob and Carly, they were about to become stepping stones on his ambitious path. The start of the elite family assessment was also the start of their nightmare.

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Meanwhile, at the Gilbert family home, Flora had given Mae acupuncture twice. Mae felt her headaches ease significantly and appeared much more refreshed.

"Flora, you're amazing!" Mae exclaimed with delight. No wonder she was a world-renowned champion!