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

Zachary couldn't handle it anymore and ended up coughing up blood, collapsing to the ground like a candle burning out. Adrian, who was standing right next to him, jumped back as Zachary went down. Kruz also stepped back, but not before sticking out his foot to trip Zachary. So instead of just falling sideways, Zachary slammed face-first onto the floor with a huge thud. The sound was so loud it made everyone wince in sympathy. Kruz casually pulled his foot back like nothing happened. "Get him out of here," Joe ordered, looking down at Gerald, who was already sprawled out on the ground. "And him too, throw them both out." The staff wasted no time in dragging them away.

"Due to unsportsmanlike behavior, the Jones Racing Team is permanently expelled from Racing Club 257, effective immediately. All members are banned for life from participating in any events!" Zachary, barely coming to at the door, let out another mouthful of blood and a despairing howl as the words hit him. It was over.

The Jones family was done for. The Jones Racing Team members were devastated. After years of training, they were now barred from ever racing again. The punishment was harsh beyond measure.

Karl, throwing dignity to the wind, dropped to his knees in front of Flora, nearly in tears. He noticed how respectfully Joe treated Flora, even calling her Ms. Flora. If Flora could vouch for them, maybe Joe would reconsider!

"Ms. Flora, please have mercy on us. We truly love racing and desperately want to compete!" he pleaded, but Flora didn't even acknowledge him, turning instead to embrace Connor.

"Get them all out," Joe instructed, aware that the Jones family's presence would only upset Flora further. Once the Jones family was gone, peace returned to the racetrack.

Joe strode confidently over to the head of the Reyes family. "Mr. Reyes, I'd like to discuss something with you," he said.

"Go ahead, Joe," Karter nodded, intrigued.

Joe gave Flora a quick glance before continuing, "Mr. Reyes, this race showed me the potential of the Reyes Racing Team. I want to make them a core team of Racing Club 257. What do you think?"

The announcement left everyone in shock, like they'd just seen a ghost. The Reyes Racing Team's performance was impressive, sure, but not quite at the core team level. Racing Club 257 only had two core teams, both top-tier in Lone Island's racing scene, far outstripping the Reyes family. How could the Reyes qualify as a core team?

Karter was taken aback, "Joe, this is..."

Joe's behavior today was certainly unusual.

"President, this might not be appropriate," the assistant commented hesitantly. Making the Reyes Racing Team a core team seemed a bit far-fetched.

"What's wrong with it?" Joe replied confidently, "I make the rules. The Reyes Racing Team will be a core team."

The assistant was left speechless, knowing Joe had single-handedly built Racing Club 257, funding it entirely out of his own pocket, never accepting any outside help. The other teams simply benefited from his generosity, and Joe never asked for anything in return. So, no one really had the right to dispute his decisions. If he wanted someone out, they were out.

"Mr. Reyes, I've made up my mind. The Reyes will be a core team, all because of Ms. Flora."

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As the crowd exchanged confused looks, Joe turned to Flora, his eyes filled with admiration and enthusiasm. "Ms. Flora, could I get your autograph?"