Chapter 8

Ethan Roscente gripped the steering wheel, his eyes locked on the speeding race car ahead. The driver's skills confirmed his suspicion from their brief encounter outside the hospital.

This woman was definitely Dr. Luna.

He floored the gas pedal, attempting to overtake. But she always managed to evade him by a hair's breadth. Their two cars raced down the track like cheetahs, leaving other competitors far behind.

The finish line loomed ahead.

"Go Ethan!" Felix Valdemar shouted from the sidelines.

Isabella Langley countered, "My boss is taking first place!"

Both cars crossed the finish line almost simultaneously.

Vivian Laurent parked smoothly and moved to leave. Ethan abandoned his vehicle and caught her wrist.

"Come with me."

He pulled her into a secluded area without explanation.

"Dr. Luna, I'm Ethan Roscente." He cut straight to the point. "I need you to save someone. Name your price."

Vivian froze mid-motion while removing her helmet. She hadn't expected her racing opponent to be this persistent man.

Through the helmet visor, she studied the face that had captivated her at first sight.

"You've mistaken me for someone else." Her voice turned icy.

Ethan frowned. The voice sounded familiar, but he couldn't place it.

"Your driving outside the hospital. Today's race. Both prove you're Dr. Luna." He stepped closer. "Help me this once, and the Roscente family owes you. Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?" Vivian narrowed her eyes.

"Just reminding Dr. Luna to consider the consequences."

"I told you, I'm not her."

As she turned to leave, Ethan's phone rang.

"Ethan..." A woman's anxious voice came through.

Vivian paused.

"Sophia?" Ethan's expression changed instantly. "I'll be right there."

His hurried departure stabbed at Vivian's heart. Wasn't that woman supposed to be abroad?

"Viv! We won!" Isabella ran over excitedly. "Felix looked ready to explode!"

Vivian responded distractedly.

"What's wrong?" Isabella noticed her mood. "Did that guy cause trouble?"

"Do you know who he is?"

"Who?"

"Ethan Roscente."

Isabella's eyes widened. "Your ex-husband?!"