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.

car was speeding up, the meticulously chosen racing line from the

a

to her years of experience. She was

serious. “We

off track three times in the warm–up lap alone, each correction more awkward than the last.

Rachel’s words from years ago echoed in my mind: “My sister’s basically a pro on the track. Yet

persisted, real worry

letting my tone drop to the coldness that usually ended conversations. “What’s wrong? Afraid you won’t get another

at Miss Rose’s driving,” he said quietly. “Someone that inexperienced on a professional track… this isn’t

starting grid, taking their positions for the real race. But something about Felix’s words nagged at me, a doubt I

The lights went out.

from a bow, her start perfectly timed. Laurel’s vehicle lurched awkwardly, nearly stalling before it began moving. The difference in skill was immediately

reaction grew more intense with each passing lap. Audrey was already starting her third circuit while Laurel had barely completed her turst. I could hear

feel it in the way Laurel’s car suddenly straightened on the approach to the final turn. I

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noticed Laurel inexperience and was trying

Audreyx actions was the trying to humillate Laurel? lewm

Laurel so that she wouldn’t lose too embarrassingly? But after all that had

as I was lost in thought. I saw Laurel’s

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