The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 657

Once they cleared the cliff, the finish line was almost in sight.

With a burst of energy, Citrine slammed her foot on the gas and launched the car forward.

In her hands, the car seemed no more than a toy, bending effortlessly to her will.

Victory was within reach. Wade, riding shotgun, could hardly contain his excitement.

Citrine floored the accelerator, and in a flash, they crossed the finish line.

"Oh my God, Citrine, that was incredible!" Monica immediately rushed over with the others in tow.

She looked her sister over from head to toe, checking for any sign of injury. Only after making sure Citrine was unharmed did Monica finally let out a sigh of relief.

Thank God, she's okay. Thank God nothing happened.

Curry grinned, showering her with praise. "Sis, you were amazing! That drift, that speed-you were absolutely unbeatable. What a win!"

Townsend shook his head in awe. "I've never seen anyone pull off a drift like that before. Consider me impressed."

Even Stevenson, usually reserved, couldn't help but chime in. "That jump over the gap just now was insane."

side was buzzing with excitement over Citrine's victory. But things weren't nearly as cheerful on the other end of the

when the announcement crackled through his earpiece: Car No. 1 has reached the destination. A surge of frustration and desperation washed over him. He pushed down harder on the gas, driving even faster than he had that morning. The man riding in the passenger seat was so terrified his legs had

a cold, warning glare. "Shut up if

to live comfortably in a small town for the rest

moment's hesitation, the man fell

to losing control-not

gravel, and the car nearly spun out

he refused to accept

faster the car went, the more reckless he became, riding the high of adrenaline and

think about was going

and

his confidence

the car reached the broken stretch of

so far?" Jonah's face

shaky breath, then stomped on

from the stands, eyes

1.n

the same impossible leap

The answer came fast.

swept through the crowd. Some people even

in fear.