Chapter 109

The engine roared as Ethan Roscente floored the accelerator.

His black sports car shot forward like an arrow, finally catching up to the out-of-control red race car at the third turn.

"Vivian!" He rolled down the window and shouted.

The howling wind and engine noise made Vivian Laurent's ears ache.

Her knuckles turned white gripping the steering wheel as the car scraped against the guardrail with a screech.

Ethan jerked the wheel hard, slamming his vehicle against the red racer.

Metal groaned as the two cars collided.

Gasps erupted from the spectator stands.

"That car's malfunctioning!"

"Oh God, the brakes are gone!"

"This driver's ice cold. I'd have fainted by now."

The red racer finally began slowing under the dual resistance.

Vivian's back was drenched in cold sweat.

When both vehicles came to a complete stop, Ethan kicked his door open and rushed over.

"Vivian!" He pounded on her window.

The door opened to reveal Vivian's pale face.

Ethan grabbed her shoulders. "Are you hurt?"

Before she could answer, a shrill female voice cut through the air.

"Ethan!"

Sophia Evans came running in heels, her perfect makeup streaked with tears.

Vivian coldly pushed Ethan away.

"I'm fine."

"Let's get you to the hospital." He reached for her again.

"Not necessary." She shook him off.

Sophia had already thrown herself into Ethan's arms.

"You scared me to death!" She sobbed dramatically. "If anything happened to you, I—"

Ethan stiffened, trying to disentangle himself.

"Let go."

Sophia only clung tighter while glaring daggers at Vivian.

The sight of that stunning face made her dig her nails into her palms.

"Ethan, who is this—"

Breaking free, Ethan strode to the red racer.

When he popped the hood, the acrid smell of chemicals assaulted his nostrils.

The brake line was coated with a strange green liquid.