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."

with excitement over Citrine's victory. But things

hadn't even made it halfway-looked downright grim. Especially 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 gone numb. He tried to stop him, his voice shaking. "Mr.

finish, Jonah shot him a cold, warning glare. "Shut up if

a guy like him to live

moment's hesitation, the man

didn't realize just how close he was to losing

car nearly spun out

he refused to

the more reckless he became, riding the high

he could think about was

and rockfalls

escape, his

the car reached the broken stretch of mountain

is it so

took a shaky breath, then

stands, eyes glued to the giant screen,

1.n

the same impossible leap Citrine

The answer came fast.

through the crowd. Some

in fear.