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    Then, out of nowhere, someone let out a piercing scream. The sound tore through the hush, followed by a wave of collective gasps.


    Most people couldn’t even bring themselves to watch—until a sudden outburst broke the tension. “Holy shit! No way! Did she just drift that corner at full speed?”


    Heads whipped around, those who had looked away turning back just in time to catch Christina’s car slicing perfectly through the curve.


    Brendon had been tracking Christina’s car the entire time.


    The instant she took that curve going way faster than anyone would dare, a jolt shot through him. His fists balled up without him realizing it.


    Katie had been watching with a smug grin, already predicting disaster. Instead, Christina nailed the drift—smooth and wless—and Katie’s confidence vanished.


    Katie couldn’t believe her eyes. How was that even possible? There were only two drivers out there who could pull off something like that—Skybreaker and Dark-Night. Nobody else even came close. So how the hell did Christina—a dull woman who only knew how to handle household chores—have skills like that?


    Shock rippled through the audience, leaving everyone speechless. Meanwhile, Katie simmered with envy, unable to hide her frustration. Ynda had also braced herself for a crash, and she was just as rattled by what she saw. Outwardly, she kept her cool, but inside, jealousy twisted. Still, putting on her best performance, she let out an overly dramatic gasp. “Wow! Christina’s unbelievable!”


    Katie sneered, dripping with bitterness. “Oh, please. That wasn’t even hard.”


    Brendon shot her a sharp look. “You’re way off. Pulling that off takes real talent. She’s honestly incredible.”


    Ynda’s smile grew rigid, her frustration barely contained. “Christina really is something, isn’t she? Makes you wonder what else she’s been hiding all this time.”


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    Brendon’s jaw tightened, his annoyance barely concealed as he said, “I have no idea.”


    Katie rolled her eyes, her toneced with venom. “Come on. Isn’t it obvious? She always thought she was too good for us. Bet she’s been saving all her fancy moves just to reel in men—probably hoping to catch Bruno’s eye.” Every word reeked of jealousy.


    A cold shadow crept across Brendon’s face. Katie had just implied that Christina regarded him with silent contempt. For years, Christina had kept this remarkable side of herselfpletely under wraps, never letting him see just how talented she really was. Now that their marriage was over, she had no problem putting her…


    talents were on disy for everyone, almost as if she were showing off for more powerful men. The thought kept eating away at him, stoking a quiet fire of anger beneath his calm exterior.


    “She’s got it! She made it through!”


    “No way! Did you see that? She not only took that turn, but also blew past that professional racer!”


    “Oh man, I’m cashing in big tonight! She’s on fire! That was legendary—Christina is officially my goddess!”


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