Chapter 105

Ethan Roscente's brow furrowed deeper.

The thought took root like wildfire.

Every piece of evidence denied the possibility, yet that inexplicable familiarity lingered.

"Ethan?" Felix Valdemar tapped his shoulder. "The race is starting."

Ethan snapped back to reality and strode toward his black sports car.

Vivian Laurent's red racer already idled at the starting line.

The two vehicles stood side by side like coiled predators.

"Three... two... one!"

Engines roared as the scarlet machine shot forward like an arrow.

Ethan pursued relentlessly.

The winding track bristled with obstacles.

Vivian navigated each hazard with surgical precision.

His rearview mirror reflected the black car's unwavering pursuit.

"Trying to pass me?" Vivian smirked, jerking the wheel.

Sparks flew as their vehicles grazed during a sharp turn.

"Brilliant!" Spectators gasped.

Felix waved excitedly. "Go Ethan!"

"Vivian, you've got this!" Isabella Langley cheered through a megaphone. "Turn Roscente Tower into a hot pot restaurant if you win!"

Felix nearly choked. "Isabella, you—"

A sudden commotion interrupted him.

The crowd parted like the Red Sea.

A woman in sunglasses approached. When she removed her mask, collective gasps erupted.

"It's Sophia Evans!"

"The movie queen has returned!"

Felix whirled around, his pupils contracting.