NovelAmazoneChapter 127 Chapter 127 My words struck a nerve, and Leo flinched slightly, the guilt written on his face, He opened his mouth to explain, but I wasn't in the mood for apologies.
That chapter of my life was over, and I wasn't going to dwell on it any longer.
Standing up, I reached for his tie, giving it a playful tug.
The sudden closeness caught Leo off guard.
body stiffened, and I could feel the heat radiating from his skin.
His hands slid around my waist, pullingcloser as he whispered my name, "Elizabeth..." I learned closer "Goodbye, darling," I whispered, leaning close enough that my lips brushed against his ear. "Maybe we'll meet again in a few days?" The roar of the jet engines had just faded as I stepped off the plane, feeling the humid Singapore air hitlike a warm wave.
The taxi ride to the hotel was quiet except for the soft hum of the engine, and I found myself staring out of the window at the cityscape rushing by.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe view of the sleek, modern buildings slowly gave way to the coastline, the gleaming ocean reflecting the evening light.
This was Singapore-vibrant, alive, and buzzing with anticipation for the Singapore Blast Grand Prix.
I was lost in thought when I noticed Gregor fidgeting next to me, his brow furrowed as he stared at his phone. Something was clearly wrong.
"What is it?" I asked, glancing at him curiously.
Gregor didn't respond immediately.
Instead, he handedhis phone, his expression serious.
The screen showed breaking news, a headline flashing across the screen.
Legendary Racer Liza Returns to Compete in the Singapore Blast Grand Prix.
The words felt like a punch to the gut.
I had been careful, extremely careful, to keep my return under wraps, but it seemed the secret was out.
I wanted to know what people were saying about my return this time.
I took a deep breath and nervously clicked on the comments section, looking for comments that related to me. Soon enough, a comment jumped out at me.
That comment said: "Trust me, this is absolutely fake news. Liza has been retired for three years and has not been heard from during that time, there's no way she would return for a brand new event like this." The comment underneath held the opposite opinion to his: "I don't think so, it's common knowledge that Sparco Racing Team is going out of business, so maybe Liza is making a comeback to save her old boss." The bickering on the intewas heated, with topics related tohitting the top of the topic list, and dozens of new comments popping up at the drop of a hat, with racing fans from almost all over the world joining in on the discussion. 6.9% Chapter 127 "Looks like the cat's out of the bag." Gregor said, his voice low and cautious.
I let out a sigh, handing the phone back.
"It doesn't matter. I wasn't planning on staying hidden forever." Gregor's eyes widened in surprise, his face lighting up with excitement.
"Wait, does this mean you're ready to-" "Yes," I interrupted with a smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"The main reason I stayed low-key before was to keep my adoptive parents off my back. If they'd found out I was racing again, they would have lockedup. I told them I was out working-no way could they have known about this. But now... I'm ready." Gregor grinned, his excitement infectious.
"This is big, Liza. Really big. The world thought you'd never race again, but now... well, they're going to see a legend back on the track." I smiled at his enthusiasm, though my heart raced with nerves.
It had been years since I'd competed.
Could I still live up to the nI had made for myself? By the twe arrived at the track, the team of mechanics discussing strategy.
the car, the air filled with the metallic clink of tools and the steady murmur
Gregor stood beside me, going over the strategy for the race, his voice calm and steady, a comforting presence amidst the chaos of preparations. "You've got this," he said, pattingon the back.
"The track is tricky, but it's nothing Just you can't handle. Just remember the e you in on those narrow turns." I looked up at the sky, where seagulls circled lazily above, their calls blending The sun was shining, the weather perfect for a race.
Taking a deep breath, I turned to Gregor and said confidently, "I'm ready. I can Gregor exhaled a long breath, the tension in his shoulders easing.
ahead of the curve, push when it counts, and don't let anyone box with the distant sound of engines revving.
feel it. I'm going to make a great result."
"There she is," he said with a grin. "That's the Liza I remember The one who dominates the track."
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