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

The staff led Connor and his crew to the suite on the ninth floor with a respectful nod. "This is your room. Feel free to relax. There's a dance and cocktail party downstairs this evening. If you need anything, just press the red button on the table, and someone will come right away."

With that, the staff exited the room.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Flora's phone buzzed. She glanced at it and saw a message from Miss Crimson.

"Connor, I need to step out for a bit. Miss Crimson wants to see me," she said, handing him her phone.

"Hold on a sec, I'll get ready and come with you."

"No need, I can handle it. I know my way around here." Flora shook her head. She didn't want those old-timers checking out Connor.

"Then let Lance and Colton go with you. Call me if you need anything."

Connor knew Flora had ties with Club 257 and a special bond with the vice-president, Miss Crimson. Given her skills, he wasn't worried she'd get bullied.

Still, he worried she might run into more guys like the ones they met earlier.

"Don't worry, I can take care of myself. Hardly anyone here can take me down."

The Intelligence and Enforcement Division leaders silently agreed. Indeed, few could outmatch Ms. Flora.

"Alright, I'll be off then."

Flora turned to leave.

"Wait a second."

Connor's voice stopped her. She turned back to see him pulling a jacket from his luggage and draping it over her shoulders.

"The island gets chilly at night. Don't catch a cold."

Flora smiled, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him on the lips. "You're so sweet, Connor."

...

As Flora descended the stairs, the lively chatter below quieted a bit.

After the earlier incident, they all knew she was with Connor.

No matter how stunningly beautiful she was, they dared not entertain any improper thoughts.

They didn't want to end up like those guys from before.

Lance and Colton followed Flora closely, always on alert.

It was their first time on the island, and being unfamiliar with the place, they were extremely cautious, fearing any trouble.

To their surprise, Flora navigated the twists and turns like a pro, leading them to a villa.

A large sign in front of the villa read: "Club 257 Senior Members Only."

Two security guards flanked the sign.

As Flora confidently approached, Lance and Colton quickly said, "Ms. Flora, we can't go in there..."

Flora gave them a mysterious smile, whispered something to the guards, and suddenly, the guards' aloof expressions turned respectful. "Please, come in."

Flora stepped forward, entering the villa.

Lance and Colton exchanged glances and quickly followed her.

Even the person guarding the villa door showed immediate respect upon seeing Flora, opening the door for them.

Lance and Colton were even more astonished, witnessing the respect she commanded.

Inside the villa, Club 257's senior members were gathered for a meeting.

As someone entered, they all turned towards the door, on high alert.

Lance and Colton were cautious too.

They often accompanied the Enforcement Division on missions and had encountered Club 257 members before. They recognized a few faces. Especially the woman sitting in the chief's seat, dressed in a striking leather outfit.

The woman was Miss Crimson, the vice-president of Club 257.

Known for her ruthlessness, she was a formidable figure.

Even the head of the Enforcement Division had suffered losses at her hands.