Joy finally felt a wave of relief wash over her when she heard Abbey''s reassuring words.


    She exhaled deeply and cheerfully said, "Thanks, Ms. Abbey!"Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    Abbey, sounding impatient, hung up the phone.


    Joy held her phone close, feeling smug. Abbey had already leaked all thepetition questions to her, and Joy was confident she''d make a stunning impression. After that, she''d secure her spot in the medical research foundation... Just the thought of it made Joy chuckle uncontrobly.


    ...


    The final list of participants was set to be announced across various tforms.


    Netizens were puzzled. Hadn''t Flora said she wasn''t going to participate? Why the sudden change?


    Despite the confusion, everyone was thrilled about Flora joining in. Flora, the top scorer, was sure to be the biggest dark horse of thepetition, leading Austenberg to victory!


    "Flora, Flora, Flora! You''re reallying to Lone Ind?"


    Kruz was practically giddy with excitement when he saw the announcement. He sent Flora a voice message, hisughter barely contained.


    At first, he thought Flora wasn''ting to Lone Ind, which made him super bummed. But now, she wasing back so soon!


    "Yeah," Flora responded casually while munching on the sweet and sour pork chops Connor had just made.


    "Flora, when exactly are you getting here? I''lle pick you up!"


    He also couldn''t wait to show those guys who always looked down on his racing skills what a real racer looked like!


    "In five days," Flora answeredzily.


    "Got it! Can''t wait to see your adorable uncle then!"


    Flora: "..."


    That was a weird way to put it.


    When Raul and Henrik found out Flora was heading to Lone Ind, they immediately called her back to the Irving family. "How long will thepetitionst?"


    Raul had a lot to say to Flora, but seeing her made all his words evaporate.


    "About two weeks."


    "Alright..." Baul patted her shoulder almost sighing, "If anything happens, call dad and your brother right away. Remember, no matter what, we''ve got your back."


    "Okay."


    Flora nodded, then turned to Henrik and winked, "Hey bro, did you catch up with yourdy love yet?" Henrik: "..."


    Raul frowned, "Whatdy love?"


    "Dad, you didn''t know? Brother has a crush on someone!"


    "What?!" Raul''s sadness vanished instantly, and he eagerly looked at Henrik. "You have a crush? Who is it?"


    After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Is it that young actress?"


    Henrik nodded confidently.


    Raul pped his thigh, "You sly dog, I knew something was up with you two!"


    "Bro, I hope by the time I get back from thepetition, you''ll have sealed the deal."


    Considering Cecelia''s reactionst time...


    His brother''s quest to win her over seemed like a long journey.


    "I''ll give it my best shot," Henrik said with a lightugh, his eyes softening as he gently ruffled Flora''s hair. "Bro, what do you even like about her?"


    Flora was genuinely curious. Cecelia didn''t seem like the type his brothe usually went for. And his progress seemed awfully fast. Conte belongs to


    Henrik really took a moment to think.


    What did he like about her?


    It was hard to pinpoint. His feelings probably started when he saw her for the first time, throwing a tantrum at hispany, crying like a lost child when her adoptive parents caused a scene.


    Later, he took her home, and after that....


    It was indescribable.