Chapter 40
Audrová POV
Through the reinforced windshield, I could see Laurel Rose in her matching vehicle, her perfectly manicured hands gripping the træerne sehari- Tension. The contrast between her current nervousness and het earlier bravado was almost amusing.
fast minutes ago, she’d cornered me in the prep area, her follywood smile replaced by something far less camera–ready. After you love today shed under dripping from every word, “stop clinging to Blake.
I’d simply adjusted my racing gloves, unable to suppress a slight smile at her theatrics. She’d continued, clearly irritated by my lack of reaction: “I’ve never seen someone so shameless. You know Blake can’t stand you, yet you keep forcing yourself into his life!
“Does he tell you that?‘ I’d asked, curious d
despite myself.
The way her eyes had narrowed told me everything I needed to know. ‘Ile doesn’t need to tell me,” she’d snapped, tossing her expertly styled hair. Since returned from Europe, we’ve spent every night together. I know exactly when he comes home!”
My smile hadn’t wavered. “Well then, Miss Rose, since you spend every night with him, why don’t you convince him to sign our divorce papers? I’d met her gaze steadily. “I look forward to attending your wedding.”
Now, The starting lights for the warm–up lap flashed red against the morning sky. Everything else faded away as I focused on the track ahead.
The lights went dark, my foot found the accelerator easily, my car shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.
Blake’s POV
The world disappeared when Audrey’s car shot past the start line. For a moment, I forgot I was supposed to be showing support for Laurel.
the meticulously chosen racing line from the woman who used to timidly trail behind
a
to her years of experience. She was so flamboyant and confident,
me, looking uncharacteristically serious. “We should stop this. Miss Rose clearly
three times in the warm–up lap alone, each correction more awkward than the last. Her speed was concerningly slow, her movements betraying
sister’s basically a pro
persisted, real worry
the coldness that usually ended conversations. “What’s wrong? Afraid you won’t get another chance with Audrey if she
“Look at Miss Rose’s driving,” he said quietly. “Someone that inexperienced on a professional track… this isn’t just about winning or
the real race. But something
The lights went out.
start perfectly timed. Laurel’s vehicle
grew more intense with each passing lap. Audrey was already starting her third circuit while Laurel had barely completed her turst. I could hear Astrid Wilson’s distinctive
the way Laurel’s car suddenly straightened on the approach to the final turn. I saw Audrey’s
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Laurel inexperience and was
was the trying
easy on Laurel so that she wouldn’t lose too embarrassingly? But after all that had happened, cand
as I was lost in thought.
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