StarNovel"Got it," Mr. Tanner rubbed his temples. "You can go now, and make sure to send the list to the contestants' group chat." "Yes, sir." The assistant nodded and quietly left the room.
Mr. Tanner's head was pounding. He'd been pushing the team hard in training and barely catching five to six hours of sleep each night. Age was definitely catching up to him, and he couldn't keep up anymore. With one hand still massaging his temples, he picked up the list from his desk and casually glanced over it.
But when his eyes landed on the last name, he shot up from his chair as if struck by lightning.
"Flora?!" Mr. Tanner's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the n'Flora' on the list, completely dumbfounded. How did Flora's nget on this list? When he submitted the initial review, Flora's nwas definitely not on there.
Panic set in for Mr. Tanner.
Would Flora think he had intentionally added her name? In a rush, Mr. Tanner opened the group chat he had with Dr. Ray and Jules.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWe've got a problem! Half an hour later.
At the University of Maple Grove laboratory.
Mr. Tanner nervously eyed Flora, who sat across from him on the couch, swallowing hard. "Flora, I swear, when I submitted the list, your nwasn't on it. I have no idea how it ended up there." Seeing Flora remain silent, Mr. Tanner grew even more anxious, worried she might think he was behind it.
Jules and Dr. Ray, seated beside him, were just as uneasy.
They were big names in the medical field, almost legendary, but in front of Flora, they felt completely subdued. Mr. Tanner's throat tightened as he spoke again, "Flora..." "I get it." Flora stood up, hands in her pockets, her jaw clenched tightly.
It was clear she was in a bad mood.
"So... about the competition..." Mr. Tanner found it tough to bring up.
I.ne He didn't want to say it, but with the list already out, the competition rules required all contestants to participate, or the team would lose their eligibility to compete.
This meant if Flora decided not to participate, they wouldn't even qualify to go to Lone Island for the competition. ContentBut even if Flora truly didn't want to go, they couldn't force her.
Flora had already said she wouldn't participate, and this mix-up was their fault.
Flora remained silent, her eyes icy and piercing.
Mr. Tanner felt his heart sink.
Just when he was about to lose all hope, Flora's voice suddenly rang out- "I'll compete." At that, Mr. Tanner abruptly looked up at Flora! He couldn't believe what he had just heard.
"Flora, you... you said you'll compete?" His voice trembled with excitement! Flora, her face cold, nodded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer gaze briefly swept over the list, carrying a chilling intensity.
Abbey.
Well played.
Since Abbey was so keen on her going to Lone Island for the competition, she would oblige.
Let's see what tricks Abbey had up her sleeve.
Even after returning to the National Medical Department, Mr. Tanner was still in disbelief.
Truth be told, he had braced himself for giving up on the competition never expecting Flora to agree!
In his view, Flora had always been steadfast, immovable her sudden change of heart took him by surprise.
The assistant had been anxiously waiting at the office door. Seein
him return, he quickly said, "Director, you're finally back. The contestants cby earlier, they..." Mr. Tanner raised his hand, signaling he understood. "Call them over." X
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