Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life novel Chapter 296

Chapter 296 

The next day. 

Flora didn’t wake up until almost noon. After lunch, she decided to take a stroll. Gavin, who’d been waiting at the estate entrance, called out to her. 

“Hey, Ms. Floral 

“What’s up?” Flora tumed to look at him. 

“Could you come with me to TechHQ? I’ve got some computer issues and could really use your help, Gavin said, looking a bit sheepish. The previous day, after returning to TechHQ, Gavin had raved about Flora’s skills to the boss. Now, both the boss and the rest of the team were eager to meet her 

“Sure,” Flora replied without hesitation, She was bored anyway and figured it might be fun. 

Gavin, thrilled, led Flora into TechHQ. The place looked a lot like a cyber cafe, with long rows of desks, each topped with a computer. As soon as they walked in, Flora was greeted by the rapid clatter of keyboards and the clicking of mice. 

“What have you been doing lately? Have you even been training? Look at your hand speed–it’s terrible!” The boss was berating someone whose head was hung low in shame. 

“Uh, boss, I brought Ms. Flora, Gavin said, clearing his throat 

The boss looked over his eyes lighting up as he quickly approached Flora. “Ms. Flora, Gavin tells me you fended off that cyber attack from The Red Scorpions?” 

“Something like that,” Flora said casually 

The boss seemed skeptical. Flora, with her delicate appearance, didn’t look like someone who could have such impressive skills. But Gavin wasn’t known for lying. 

“Ms. Flora, could you test your reaction time for us?” The boss led her to a computer set up for this purpose. “Just click the mouse as soon as the software starts.” 

To make sure Flora understood, he had Gavin demonstrate. The software, designed by the boss himself, was meant to test reaction times crucial for hackers, where both skill and speed mattered. 

Flora blinked, not really getting the point of this test, but she didn’t argue. She sat at the computer and, as soon as the software started, clicked the mouse just like Gavin had shown her 

Everyone crowded around to watch, curious to see if Flora was as skilled as Gavin had claimed. 

Under their scrutiny, Flora calmly clicked the mouse. The screen displayed the result: 0.04 seconds. 

The boss‘ face froze for a moment. The rest of the team exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of surprise and disappointment. This was hardly impressive- even the slowest member of TechHQ could manage 0.02 seconds. 

Had Gavin exaggerated? How could someone with such a poor reaction time be a hacking prodigy? 

Unfazed, Flora didn’t know if her time was good or bad but figured it wasn’t great based on their reactions 

“Uh… well, the boss coughed awkwardly. “For a woman, that’s not bad at all. Just keep practicing.” 

With that, he walked away, and the rest of the team dispersed, ignoring Flora as if she didn’t exist. 

“Ms. Flora, let me take you back, Gavin said, feeling the awkwardness. 

“Alright,” Flora nodded. It was clear they didn’t think much of her, so there wasn’t much point in staying 

Just then, an alarm blared. 

“It’s those bastards from The Red Scorpions!” the boss shouted, quickly sitting down to patch the breach, 

Gavin rushed over to help, leaving Flora behind. The rest of the team crowded around, trying to see the screen. 

The boss‘ fingers flew over the keyboard, his eyes glued to the screen, brow furrowed in concentration. The leader of The Red Scorpions was a top–tier hacker, rarely matched by anyone in the Ruby Path. That’s why the boss had been so eager to meet Flom after hearing she had defeated them. 

“Damn it!” The boss cursed as the screen filled with complex code, making it nearly impossible to keep up. Sweat dripped from his 

forehead. 

Then, a message appeared, “Grandson, I’m your grandpa!” 

The boss nearly smashed the computer in frustration. The Red Scorpions were mocking him! 

“Let me try.” came a calm, feminine voice. A pair of slender, pale hands appeared in front of the boss. 

Chapter 296 

The next day 

Flora didn’t wake up until almost noon. After lunch, she decided to take a stroll, Gavin, who’d been waiting at the estate entrance, called 

out to her 

“Hey, Ms. Floral 

“What’s up?” Flora tumed to look at him 

“Could you come with me to Tech Q? I’ve got some computer issues and could really use your help, Gavin said, looking a bit sheepish The previous day, after returning to TechHQ, Gavin had raved about Flora’s skills to the boss. Now both the boss and the rest of the team were eager to meet her. 

“Sure,” Flora replied without hesitation. She was bored anyway and figured it might be fun. 

Gavin, thrilled, led Flora into TechHQ. The place looked a lot like a cyber cafe, with long rows of desks, each topped with a computer. As soon as they walked in, Flora was greeted by the rapid clatter of keyboards and the clicking of mice. 

“What have you been doing lately? Have you even been training? Look at your hand speed–it’s terrible!” The boss was berating someone whose head was hung low in shame. 

“Uh, boss, I brought Ms. Flora, Gavin said, clearing his throat. 

The boss looked over, his eyes lighting up as he quickly approached Flora Ms. Flora, Gavin tells me you fended off that cyber attack from The Red Scorpions? 

“Something like that, Flora said casually. 

The boss seemed skeptical. Flora, with her delicate appearance, didn’t look like someone who could have such impressive skills. But Gavin wasn’t known for lying.