Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 35

“Get ready to be amazed,” Astrid called out, helping me with the safety harness. Her eyes sparkled with mischief. Audrey, show them what you’ve

It’s been years, I murmured, my hands running over the familiar contours of the steering wheel. ‘What if I mess up?”

You won’t,” she said firmly. “You were always the steady one, remember? The one Rachel and I could count on to keep us from doing anything too crazy Even after all these years, beating Felix will be child’s play.”

I smiled despite my nerves. “I’ll try my best.”

The engine roared to life beneath me, a deep, powerful rumble that sent vibrations through my entire body. Memories flooded back–endless summer afternoons spent mastering every turn of tracks like this, the pure joy of speed and control.

Felix’s car stopped beside me. Through the window, I could see his confident grin. He probably thought this would be an easy victory – a way to impress the mysterious newcomer while entertaining his friends.

girl raised her flag, the setting sun catching on her sequined outfit. My world narrowed to the track ahead, everything else fading into background noise. This wasn’t about Felix or his watch or even proving anything to anyone. This was about reclaiming a

The flag dropped.

pinpoint accuracy, my eyes fixed on the road stretching ahead. I could hear Rachel’s

absolute. His friends

a

stepped out of my car, feeling lighter than I had in years. “To be fair, it has been a

enough for you to forget how.” He unstrapped his watch and

the watch from

his eyes never left my face. I couldn’t help but notice how different his attention felt from the calculating gazes I’d grown used to in New York’s social circles. There was something almost refreshing about his unconcealed admiration – no hidden agendas, just pure

I said, pulling out my phone, “Astrid wasn’t entirely honest earlier. I’m hardly a rookie.” I displayed my contact information with a slight smile. “Consider this a fair exchange for such an… entertaining

eyes brightened considerably as he reached for his phone. I noticed his hands were still trembling slightly from the adrenaline of the race or perhaps