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.

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 part of myself

The flag dropped.

forward. During the whole race, I was driving by my instinct. I drifted through every bend with pinpoint accuracy, my eyes fixed on the road stretching ahead. I could hear Rachel’s voice in my head, reminding me about weight transfer, about finding the perfect

silence was absolute. His friends stood frozen, mouths agape. Even Astrid

hair. “Well,” he said, walking toward me with a mix of

years. “To be fair, it has been a long time

forget how.” He unstrapped his watch and held it out. “A

the watch from Felix’s outstretched hand with a theatrical flourish. ‘Good to see some things

grown used to in New York’s social circles. There was something almost refreshing about his unconcealed admiration – no hidden

a rookie.” I displayed

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