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    Some with sharper instincts started to suspect that Alfred actually aimed for Christina’s demise. He had likely thought he could easily defeat her and send her to a grim end, but nothing was going as he had expected. Now he wanted a rematch just to finish the job he’d been given.


    Alfred tried to provoke Christina, shing a taunting grin. “What’s wrong? Are you scared?”


    “Not at all,” Christina replied, pulling out her phone and typing something before showing him the screen.


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    Alfred’s face changed in an instant. How did she figure it out?


    The crowd had no idea what Christina had shown Alfred. All they saw was her holding up her phone and his expression turning sour. Their curiosity spiked, and the room grew even louder.


    “How…” Alfred started to ask how she had found out, but the words caught in his throat. Instead, he feigned confusion and said, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”


    Christina didn’t flinch. “You know exactly what I’m talking about. Now it’s time for you to decide,” she said indifferently, her voice full of calm authority, as if the whole situation was under her control.


    “Wasting time, huh? Are you afraid to take me on in another race?” Alfred’s face grew darker as Christina’s confident energy left him feeling uneasy.


    Originally, Christina had nned to trade her winnings for answers, hoping to spare Alfred from the risks of anotherpetition. But it was obvious he didn’t appreciate her attempt at mercy. Maybe he thought her victory was pure luck and believed he could beat her if they raced again.


    “I wasn’t nning to go head-to-head with you a second time, but if that’s what you want, I’ll go along with it,” Christina answered, her tone casual.


    A subtle sigh of relief escaped Alfred, certain that his challenge had gotten under her skin. “Fine! Let’s do this! This time, we’re taking it up a notch—a life-or-death race, upgraded version! Both cars start at the same time. If anyone’s heart rate slips out of range, the brakes and steering are cut off,” he remarked, shooting Christina a daring look.


    The crowd jumped to their feet, all eyes locked on the big screen in shock. This was the upgraded version of the notorious life-or-death race. Two endpoints marked this track. One meant victory, while the other spelled a deadly finish. Victory went only to the one who reached the winning line. The fatal finish line was just that—fatal.


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    People called this version the death race. No one had ever seen both drivers survive. Plenty had died together.


    The course wasn’t just a straightaway. Sharp curves forced racers to take them at a specific speed, and all the while their heart rate had to stay perfectly steady. If a racer kept their heart rate calm, brakes and steering worked as they should, making it possible to reach the victory endpoint. But if their heart rate spiked or dipped, the car’s controls would be lost, sending them flying helplessly toward explosive barrels at the fatal finish.


    “Has Alfred lost his mind? He’s actually risking it all in a death race!”


    “This woman only won because of luck. On a death track, she is as good as finished.”


    “She’s got real talent in standard racing. Maybe she’d even outpace Alfred in a death race. Still, with his experience, he’s got the edge. He’s held the life-or-death title for two years running. I can’t wait to see how it ys out. Who knows? Maybe this time, both racers will make it out alive and set a new record.”


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