Chapter 60:

Belinda caught sight of the watch on Allen’s wrist and frowned at its expensive brand.

Before she could stop herself, she tugged on Madisyn’s arm. “No need. I don’t have anything of equal value to bet.”

Belinda tried to keep her voice low, but Allen stood so close he heard every word. He mistook her hesitation for doubt and flashed a smug grin. “Don’t worry—everyone starts as a beginner. The bet’s just for fun. Don’t take it so seriously.”

Leaning against a nearby column, he radiated confident ease. “Here’s the deal: if I lose, the watch is yours. If you lose, just add me on WhatsApp. Sound fair?”

“Deal!” Madisyn snapped her fingers and accepted on Belinda’s behalf before she could protest. “Let’s gear up and start right away.”

Allen chuckled as he stood and patted Belinda on the shoulder. “Ms. Nelson, safety first when racing. Don’t stress—just finishing is an achievement.” He then rejoined the circle of spectators who hung on his every word.

“Allen’s slick at getting a girl’s number,” one of them joked.

“That watch must be worth at least two or three million. Do you really want to risk it?” another asked.

time overseas racing instead of studying. No way he’ll lose to a newbie,” a third

suit beside his car, he shot Belinda a confident look. “If she beats me today, I’ll

Madisyn muttered, rolling her eyes. She laid a reassuring hand on Belinda’s shoulder. “Just focus

haven’t raced in years. Aren’t you

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the starting line. “You’ve always been our rock. Remember

creep across her face. “Okay, I’ll do my best not

the official waved the flag, their cars shot forward like

disbelief rippled through the stands. Belinda, the track’s latest sensation, surged ahead of Allen so decisively that by the time he realized the

over the crowd, their faces mirroring

to embrace her friend. “I

the line and coasted to a stop. He climbed out, removed

his hand. “Allen, you’re such a good sport

as he watched Belinda. It had been a

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