"As long as you''re willing to join the S Team, you can name your price," Melvin said, his eyes fixed on the girl''s impassive face.


    "Name my price?" At this, Juniper''s quiet expression shifted. Shezily lifted her gaze to meet Melvin''s. "I''ll have to think about that."


    “Juniper!” Kurt''s face went pale when he heard her reply.


    Was she actually considering joining the S Team? It was true that Melvin''s S Team was the most powerful and famous team in racing right now, having swept the top three spots in recent years. Joining them was the ultimate dream for many drivers.


    But the S Team belonged to Moralia Country! If Juniper joined, she''d be helping another countrypete against her own homnd. He would be furious!


    "Tell me your conditions," Melvin pressed, sensing her wavering. It was probably about money and status, things he could easily provide.


    "I want J as my coach," Juniper said, raising an eyebrow as the words left her lips, cool and indifferent.


    What? Melvin was taken aback, a look of surprise on his face. J as her coach... that was indeed a difficult condition to meet. The main problem was, he hadn''t even found J yet. This girl was clearly just trying to make things difficult for him.


    Kurt, who was about to intervene, nearly burst outughing when he heard her demand. It wasmon knowledge that while J was entric, mysterious, and had a terrible temper, J was fiercely patriotic. There was no way she would ever agree to train this traitor.


    "Alright," Melvin said, his gaze filled with admiration as he looked at Juniper. "I ept your condition. I promise you, I will get J to be your coach."


    “Fine,” Juniper replied, giving him a long look with a faint smile on her lips. "Good luck with that."


    With that, she and Kurt turned and walked away.


    Melvin watched her go, convinced of her potential. She was young and talented; with a little guidance, she would undoubtedly be a star on the world stage. Besides, if his citizenship transfer went through, the S Team would merge with the Orient Country''s team. For the good of their country''s racing future, J would have no reason to refuse. He was determined to have the girl on his team.


    "Melvin, what are you looking at?" the assistant asked, handing him a coffee.


    Now that they had an agreement, shouldn''t he be focused on finding J?


    "Nothing, was just thinking..." Melvin sipped his coffee, a faint smile on his face. "The way she argues, so sharp and quick-witted. it realfinds me a little of my youngest sister."


    Though he couldn''t remember his sister''s face perfectly, he had a vague impression


    in his mind. Seeing her up close, there was a definite resemnce.


    The assistant opened his mouth, then closed it. Over the years, Melvin had found many people familiar, but investigations always proved they were rted. This was probably just another case of him seeing what he wanted to see.


    "Any news from Cybeic Shadows?" Melvin asked, his focus returning to the matter at hand.


    "They''re still investigating," the assistant replied. “They said it shouldn''t be a difficult search and expect to have results in a few days."


    "Good." Melvin nodded. "As soon as they find J, have them start on finding my siblings."


    "Yes, sir."


    ...


    Cloudscape Community.


    Juniper was lounging on the sofa, eating fruits with one hand and furiously tapping on her phone with the other, ying a game. Her movements were swift and ruthless, sending her opponents scattering.


    "Beep."


    A message from Binary Oracle came through: [Boss, Cybeic Shadows has taken the job to find J.]