The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 648

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jonah let out a mocking laugh. "Forget it. If you're too scared, just pretend I never said anything."

It was obvious to everyone-Jonah had come prepared.

Monica frowned, trying to intervene. "No way, Wade. Don't let him get to you.”

She paused, then threatened, "If you say yes, I'm telling your aunt as soon as we get home."

Curry chimed in, "Wade, Jonah's lost his mind, but that doesn't mean you have to go crazy with him."

Townsend added, "If he's challenging you to race at Skysunder Ridge, you can bet he's planned this out. Don't just walk into a death trap."

Everyone was trying to talk him down-everyone except Citrine.

Wade had to admit, their words made him hesitate. But the humiliation was burning in his chest-he couldn't swallow it down.

"Fine. A race it

lips curled into a satisfied smile. "Tomorrow morning, eight o'clock. Skysunder

that, Jonah strode off, his whole crew swaggering

your mind? He picked Skysunder

place Skysunder Ridge is. Don't

you forgotten what happened there all those years

two Crestwood racers, both stubborn as

a duel at Skysunder Ridge. They'd practiced the course countless times, pushing themselves and their cars to the limit. The mountain road was treacherous, full of blind curves and sudden drops. Both men were desperate to win, flooring it all the way, until finally, both cars crashed

guys had trained at Skysunder Ridge again and again and even they didn't make it out alive. Wade could count on one hand how many times he'd even driven

a

maybe you should back out. Skysunder Ridge isn't for thrill- seekers-it's

deadly serious, agreed. "Yeah, man. Proving a point isn't

solemnity. "If something happens to