Chapter 14
Ethan knew the truth: Sophia had no place in the Stewart family. She was never truly valued. Sent off to grow up in a remote, rural village, she’d never even set foot in the city’s glamorous circles. How could someone like her possibly know the elites of the racing world!
Than, what are you looking at Chloe clung to his arm, tilting her head to follow his gaze. After a moment of scanning, all she could see was Sherry walking away with a group of men, their laughter echoing in the distance.
Chlor’s mood darkened.
Sherry seemed too flirtatious to Chlor.
She couldn’t help guessing if Sophia was now trying to use her friend to catch Ethan’s attention.
“It’s nothing” Ethan said,
pulling his g
gaze away y and turning his focus to the sleek black Bugatti on the racetrack.
He tried to confirm himself that he must be overthinking
In his mind someone like Sophia would never cross paths with the elites of Virelia, no matter how hard she tried.
Suddenly, the enormous screens around the Abyss lit up. A kaleidoscope of colors danced across them, signaling the start of the third match.
The names of the ten racers began to appear, each one met with deafening cheers from the massive crowd.
The arena was alive with energy, a testament to the racers‘ fame.
When it came time for the final two names, the screens erupted into a dazzling display. A booming voice echoed through the stadium, sending waves of excitement rippling through the audience: “And now, the final two racers! I’m sure you already know who they are. Let’s hear you shou their names—louder than ever!”
The mood was upbeat.
The crowd’s roar became a tidal wat
wave of sound
“Mr. Y! Mr. Y! Mr. Y!”
“Miss St Miss St Mist 51”
The thunderous chant of “Miss 5 julied Ethan out of his thoughts
Without a second’s besitation, he shook Chloe’s hand off his arm and strode to the railing, his eyes locked on the screen.
The image on display was a photograph of “Miss S” from a race three years ago.
In the photo, she sat behind the wheel of her race car, her face mostly hidden by a helmet
Only her eyes were visible–deep, shimmering and full of mystery, like a starry sky at midnight.
Even with the chaos and danger of the racetrack surrounding her, her gaze was calm and unshaken, serene like ripples on a quiet spring Lake.
Ethan’s cliest tightened, his heart completely captured by those eyes.
It was her, HIS MIMS.
The muse he had missed every day since she disappeared—she was back.
Inside the black Bugatti, Sophia’s pale, delicate fingers lightly caressed the steering wheel
Ethan’s childish behavior didn’t faze her in the slightest.
Her mind was consumed by a single thought ‘Freedom. It’s been too long.
The seconds ticked down as the ten raven settled into their positions.
Then, the sharp crack of the starting pistol shattered the air
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Like bolts of lightning, ten cars surged forward, slicing through the track with blinding speed.
The air buzzed with tension as the crowd debated the outcome of the race, their excitement rippling through the stadium like an electric current. “Who do you think will win this race?” one spectator asked eagerly.
Another, rubbing their chin thoughtfully, offered a calculated reply. This track is the Abyss’s newest and most dangerous. It’s built on a mountain, with jagged terrain and a narrow, winding road that barely fits one car. A single mistake, and you’re off a cliff.
Someone else sighed, shaking their head. “Mr. Y’s raced here before. But Miss S She’s been gone for three years, and this is her first time on this track. It’s not looking great for her.”
A nearby fan was quick to counter. “Word is, Mr. Y couldn’t stop winning at the Abyss recently, humiliated all of them. Zack Collins and his friends went all out to bring Miss S back, just to show him up. This race could go either way.”
“I don’t care what anyone says–Miss S has always been my idol,” another chimed in, eyes alight with fervor. To celebrate her comeback, I’ve put down a fortune on her!”
People just couldn’t stop arguing
The crowd buzzed louder, their excitement escalating as they watched the race play out on the towering screens surrounding the arena.
“Ethan, I think Miss S is definitely going to win, Chloe cooed, leaning into him with a sweet smile. “I even placed a bet on her. I trust your muse
But Ethan didn’t react.
He stood completely sull, his body rigid, his eyes fixed on the screen.
Chloe’s voice faded into the background as his mind struggled to process what he was seeing
Shock and disbelief hit him like a tical wave, rendering him utterly speechless.
On the screen, the two leading cars raced side by side in a battle so fierce it felt like they might collide at any moment
One was a sleek black Bugatti–undoubtedly Sophia’s car.
The other was a custom white race car driven by Mr. Y.
Ethan’s chest tightened.
The reality hit him hard: the two racers locked in this intense duel were Mr. Y and Sophia,
But if Sophia was driving the Bugari, Ethan wondered, then where Miss 5 was?
The legendary Miss 5–the racer who had once ruled the tracks with unmatched skill, stunning the Fi world three years ago–wasn’t in the race?
That was hard blow to Ethan’s self–esteem
Clearly, the racer everyone was talking about–the one brought back to put Mr. Yin his place, the only one capable of matching his blistering speed and precision–should have been his muse
A bad feeling raised in his chest.
Look! They’re coming up on the first curvet “someone exclaimed. After this bend, it’s the narrow mountain pass. Only one car can get through at a
“The black Bugatti has to overtake before the curve, “another added. If it doesn’t, it’ll lose its chance to gain the lead. There’s no catching up later!”
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uy was in shock. “Wait.. isn’t that white car Mr. Y’s? And the black one–could it really be Miss S?”
His friend nodded frantically. Who else could match Mr. Y like that? It has to be Miss S
The girl next to them could barely hold her excitement. This is the showdown we’ve been waiting for: Mr. Y versus Miss S
The host yelled, Will the rising star take the crown, or will the legend reclaim her throne? I’ve never been this nervous watching a race!!
People couldn’t stop arguing
The maring crowd grew even louder as the two cars hurdled toward the curve, their speed seemingly impossible.
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Ethan caught fragments of the conversations swirling around him, his fingers gripping the railing like a lifeline.
His eyes narrowed, a sharp intensity flickering in his
eyes
People were saying this was a shown down for Mr. Y and Miss S.
The white sports car and the sleek black Bugatti now thared the spotlight.
That meant only one thin
one thing: The one in the black Bugatti was Miss S.
Ethan’s breath hitched. He’d seen it himself–Sophia had climbed into that car.
“Ethan did I hear that right? Is.. is Sophia… Miss S?” Chloe’s voice quivered as she turned to him, her words nearly drowned out by the crowd roaring Miss S’s name. Every shout seemed directed at the black Bugatti
Chloe’s heart plummeted like a stone dropped into deep water
To her, Miss 5 could be anyone, but Sophia! No.
Chloe was screaming inside, I can’t be HER! IL MUSTN’T BET
“That’s… impossible, Chloe whispered, shaking her head as if trying to banish the thought.
She looped her arm around Ethan’s, her fingers pressing into the tension radiating from his body. His eyes stayed glued to the screen, locked on the black Bugatti with unwavering focus
was clear as day–Ethan was starting to believe it
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