Chapter 6
Over the next few days. Ethan stayed home, not going out.]
Morgan gradually packed up her belongings.
Unused cosmetics and clothes, the suits she bought him, electric shaveri,
er, matching cups, photos together…]
Seeing her sorting out so many things on a whim, Mason was surprised.]]
He was about to ask when when his phone rang. It was Brooklyn. Instantly, he dropped everything and stepped out to take the call
Morgan say the number on the screen and knew he was going to be with Brooklyn.
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Once the door closed behind him, she tossed every item into the trash
Just as she finished cleaning up, she received a call from Mason’s muistant ||
Mrs. Harmon, you need to get to Nightfall Club right now. Mr. Harmon’s in trouble!”
Hearing the usually calm assistant sound so anxious and fearful, celia frowned.
She grabbed her bag, hailed a car, and on the way, she searched the place and found that Nightfall Club was known as an underground racing hub.
Wasn’t Ethan supposed to be with Brooklyn?
How did he suddenly end up at a club?||
But everything clicked when she arrived and saw who stood across from Mason.
It was Flynn Gallagher, Brooklyn’s ex from college–the reckless one
Booze, cigaretes, bar fights, and illegal street races had been his whole personality. Humar had it that he kept harassing Brooklyn even after their breakup. Judging by the scene before her, those rumors were true. He looked like a nun who had nothing left to lose.
Flynn threw a racing suit at Mason’s chest and taunted. “Brooklyn doesn’t want a boring golden boy like you. She’s into danger and thrill. She enjoys living on the edge.
He took a step forward, his eyes burning holes into Mason. “If you really think you can protect her, then race me. One lap, and the winner takes everything. Loser stays the hell out of her life–forever.“||
Mason picked up the racing suit with a cold expression]
“Deal.
The moment everyone realized that he was serious about the race, the group of guys around him started panicking, trying to talk him out of it
“Mason, that pu
guys been racing for years! You’ve never even been on a real track. You can’t beat him. Don’t risk your–life over thist
“Yeah, you’re married now! You don’t need to throw everything away for Brooklyn.
What if something
g happens to you? What about Cella?
But Mason did not hear a single word of H. He tuned them out completely, even pretending he had not heard Celia’s name. Instead, he locked eyes with Brooklyn, who was standing off to the side.||
He said firmly. “I won’t lose. If Brooklyn wants a thrill, i can give her that too.
Celia’s eyes shimmered at his thunderous declaration, and her fingers instinctively curled into tight fists.
A few friends noticed her arrival and rushed over, asking her to help convince him, pushing her toward the preparation room.]
-Standing before the door, Celia’s emotions sirged
She didn’t understand rating, but the knew Mason had no chance of wuming ||
Recklessly challenging a professional racer like this could mean not walking away from the track alive [
Though she had decided to let go, she couldn’t stand by and watch him throw his life away ||
So after careful consideration, she raised her hand to push open the door
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But just then. Brooklyn stepped out. The moment she saw Cella, a sly smile curled on her lips. “Are you here to convince Mason to give up the race? Save your energy–he’ll never listen to you.”
“Do you know how much he loves me? Back then, I joked about running away together, and he didn’t even hesitate. He got on a plane with me that same day, Even when he got dragged back home and punished, he never snitched on me.”
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In high school. I received tons of love letters, and he tore up every single one. He bullied my admirers into switching classes or dropping out altogether, and once, he got into a nasty fight over me and ended up hospitalized, covered in blood.“]
To him, you’re just a backup plan. How could he possibly give me up because of a word from you?”
Seeing Brooklyn’s undisguised glosting expression, Celia felt like knives in her chest
“He loves you that much, huh? Then what about you? If you’re really with him now, and you know that he’s going to lose–maybe even die–why aren’t stopping him?
Brooklyn laughed like she had just heard the world’s funniest joke, then gave a condescending little shrug.
Why would I stop him? Isn’t it fascinating to watch a man abandon all logic and throw himself into danger just to prove his love for you?
“If I choose to be with him, I want him to prove that he’d die for me. This is a perfect test, don’t you think? |
“Of course, you wouldn’t understand since Mason would never go this far for you. []
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Each word hit Celia Like stones, sinking her heart to the abyss, twisting her insides with pain
Many words rose to her throat, but when her lips parted, she couldn’t utter a single one.
Seeing her stunned silence, Brooklyn casually reached for Celia’s phone and dialed Mason’s number. Since you’re still won’t give up, let’s him and say that you were in a car accident and are about to head into surgery. Let’s see if he’ll give up the race for you.”
The long dial tone echoed down the hallway
Soon, the call connected.
“Celia. I’m in a meeting. Whatever it is, we’ll talk when I get back.”
He didn’t even give her a chance to speak before hanging up
Looking at the darkening screen, Cellars hand, suspended in mid air, fell limply
She lowered her head, a soft, bitter smile tugging at her lips as she whispered.
“You win again.”
prove it again. Call
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