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Donovan sneered. “You? Listen, sweetheart, have you ever been in a race before? Don’t go wetting your pants when the race

starts.”

“Cut the crap. Do you want to compete or not?” Hailey asked coldly.

Donovan smirked. “Alright then, let’s race. But if you lose, you’re coming home with me tonight.”

Hailey tilted her head, a sly smile playing on her lips. “Sure. And if I lose, how about we turn this into a real adult game?”

Her words sent a rush of excitement through Donovan.

‘Damn. She has guts. She looks sweet and innocent, but deep down, she is bold–fiery, even! I like that!‘ Donovan thought.

He said, “Well, since you’re so straightforward, how could I say no? But let’s be real, beating a rookie like you isn’t exactly something to brag about. Tell you what–I’ll give you a 30–second head start.”

On the racetrack, where every second mattered, 30 seconds was nearly the length of a single turn.

The Magemount Peak was infamous–10 brutal curves, each steeper and more merciless than the last. One mistake, and one would not just lose the race–one would plummet straight into oblivion.

Only professional racers had the guts to take on the entire track. For casual thrill–seekers like Donovan, the smart move was to stop at the halfway point. Anything beyond that was a death wish.

“That won’t be necessary. A race should be fair, after all. I wouldn’t have challenged you if I wasn’t sure of myself. Enough talk–let’s race,” Hailey said.

“I like your attitude! Alright, we’ll start from the base of the mountain and race to the halfway point. First one there wins,” Donovan said with a grin.

Hailey raised an eyebrow. “Halfway point?”

“That’s right,” Joshua chimed in from the side. “This terrain is treacherous–even professional racers have to be cautious. We’re just here for fun, so most races only go up to the halfway point.”

Hailey pressed her lips together slightly, showing a hint of boredom. “Fine,” she said.

She did not see what was so treacherous about this.

“The race is about to begin,” the announcer called out.

Hailey grabbed her helmet and stepped forward. The other racers were already in position, engines revving in anticipation.

There were 10 racers in total, but all eyes were on Hailey and Donovan.

in Joshua’s place. If she lost, it was not just her loss–it was Joshua’s,

their previous race. As per the wager, the

Joshua, that loss was not just a defeat; it was a deep wound to his

being forced to kneel before someone from a lower background was an unforgivable disgrace, one that shamed not just Joshua but his entire family.

day on, the Cooper family had banned

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began, Joshua

the matter? Getting cold feet?” Donovan sneered. “Honestly, I don’t think this young woman stands a chance. Why don’t

Hailey behind the

not take Hailey seriously

been a threat, but some random woman thinks she can take me on? Ridiculous.

of emotion. “I want to change the stakes.

who uses your family to push others around. But if we lose… I’ll crawl under your

present was

at its

lost, the Cooper family would be utterly humiliated. Their name would become

went.

reputation would

frowned slightly. “Joshua.”

Donovan wanted to humiliate Joshua but the Cooper

different. This time, Joshua himself had set

“Since you’ve said this yourself, refusing would make me look like a coward. Everyone here

looked up. “I won’t.”

instantly

a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry about the bet, Hailey.

her eyes

the bet to keep her out of it. That way, even if they lost, she

consequences.

thought, ‘This fool! How naive of him. Even if we really lost, someone like Donovan

their innocence. It meant they still saw the world

it. Don’t worry, as

his head and gave a

The referee raised the red flag high.

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