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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.

it was not just her loss–it was

in their previous race. As per the wager, the loser had to kneel and declare the winner’s dominance in front of everyone.

not just a defeat; it was a deep wound to his pride.

someone from a lower background was an

had banned Joshua from ever racing again.

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race began, Joshua suddenly

Donovan sneered. “Honestly, I don’t think this young woman stands a chance. Why don’t you race

the wheel,

did not take Hailey seriously at

have been a threat, but some random woman thinks she can take me on? Ridiculous. She’s completely delusional, Donovan thought.

his face devoid of emotion. “I want to

apologize to me and Hailey publicly, admitting you’re just a spoiled brat who uses your family to push others around. But if we lose… I’ll crawl under your legs for everyone to

was shocked.

its finest.

family would be utterly humiliated. Their

went.

Cooper family’s century–old reputation would be

frowned slightly. “Joshua.”

time they made a bet, Donovan wanted to humiliate Joshua but the Cooper family’s influence kept him in check. Hence, even though Joshua lost, Donovan

time, Joshua himself had

me look like a coward. Everyone here heard it–if you lose, don’t try to back out, Mr. Cooper.”

looked up. “I won’t.”

atmosphere instantly heated

back at Hailey and offered a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry about the bet, Hailey. Just focus on the

her eyes

knew Joshua was changing the bet to keep her out of it. That way, even if they lost, she would not have to bear

consequences.

naive of him. Even if we really lost, someone like Donovan would never let me off the hook.

people hold on to their innocence. It meant they still saw the world as a good place,

at Joshua. “Got it. Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, you won’t lose.”

and gave

referee raised the red

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