Chapter 245: Reba nodded.


    Thats right.


    During those three years with the Stevens family, you missed out on quite a fewpetitions.


    So, it makes sense you might not have heard of Travis Rivera a guy whos managed to snag the championship three times in a row.


    She sighed, lost in thought for a moment.


    Its a shame, though.


    Hes always wearing a mask and wrapped up so tightly.


    The man is an enigma.


    Reba then slung her arm around Allisons shoulders.


    Bute on, youre you.


    A champion, no matter where you go.


    Its in your blood.


    No way youre losing today.


    Allison chuckled softly.


    Ill give it my best.


    Three years away from the thrill of the speed circuit, no serious training in all that time.


    And now, with a three-time champ like Travis appearing out of nowhere, todays race was shaping up to be something extraordinary.


    As thepetition drew near, Allison went into the inner area to change into her racing gear.


    Just as she stepped out of the locker room, fate had other ns.


    Allison, how dare you show your face in front of me? Coltons voice was sharp, his eyes narrowing as they took her in.


    Dressed in sleek red racing gear, with her ponytail pulled high and taut, Allison looked every bit the part of a warrior.


    The clean lines of her form and the confidence in her stride were a far cry from the woman Colton once knew.


    He blinked, momentarily thrown off by the striking image before his face darkened with frustration.


    Too much had happenedtely the mess with his fathers two illegitimate sons, both wing for a piece of the family fortune, had frayed everyst nerve.


    His mother and father had been married for decades, and they both had dirt on each other.


    Otherwise, he might not have kept his position as the heir to the family.


    Mny felt sorry for him and had signed him up for the race to lift his spirits.


    Little did he know, Allison would be here, of all ces.


    Why was it that she was always there? Mny stepped forward, her expression innocent but her words dripping with condescension.


    Allison, you mustve known Colton enjoys these races, right? I didnt expect you to show up here too.


    The implication was clear suggesting that Allison was nothing more than a shadow, following Colton around.


    But Allison wasnt the type to let passive-aggressive nonsense slide.


    I should be asking you the same thing.


    Why is it that you two are always where I am? Allison never hesitated to turn their tricks against them.


    The words hit their mark.


    Coltons face reddened, his temper ring.


    How could I possibly be chasing you? he practically spat, his anger boiling over.


    Ive told you before, Allison no matter how many races youpete in, it wont change the fact that youll never catch my attention.


    In fact, it only disgusts me! Allisonughed at the absurdity of his words, the memory of their early days of marriage shing through her mind.


    She remembered the first year of their marriage, when Colton would brood over something and disappear into races.


    She had tried to join him once, thinking it might ease his mood, only to be coldly mocked.


    He had told her to go back home, that her ce was indoors, keeping house, hidden from the world.


    Back then, she had swallowed her hurt, bent to his will, and yed the role he wanted.


    Three years of marriage had suffocated her soul.


    But now? Now, she was free.


    Everything she owed him had been repaid, and the past was nothing more than dust.


    So, what now? she quipped, her eyes gleaming with challenge.


    Has dear Colton, heir to the Stevens family, been humbled by his grandfathers cane again? I swear, you havent changed a bit! Standing by her side, Reba smirked, unable to hide her glee.


    Exactly.


    Do you even know who youre talking to? How dare you speak to Allison like that? Pathetic! .


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