Chapter 497: Vivian's hostility toward Brenna had deepened sharply, especially after Sylvie's recent arrest and imprisonment. The legal team had told her that Sylvie faced a mandatory minimum sentence of five years.
The Higgins family had pulled every string they could, hiring top lawyers and leveraging their network, but bail had been denied. For a powerful family like the Higgins to fail so completely pointed to outside interference. Vivian was convinced the Harper and Mitchell families were behind the matter.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWithout them, Sylvie would have been facing a defamation suit at most, not a prison sentence. But now, she couldn't even get bailed.
Vivian's eyes flared with hatred as she spat, "You actually think showing up in a million-dollar supercar makes you fit to race?" Brenna didn't bother responding. Lowering herself to Vivian's level would be degrading for her. Her focus stayed on the tablet, calmly reviewing Thiago's strategy notes.
Vivian's fury simmered at her indifferent demeanor. "That car and your billionaire boyfriend won't carry you through the race," she snapped. "You've got no real skill. You're signing your own death warrant." Rosie gave a slight nod, clearly agreeing. "This isn't a joyride, Brenna," she said, feigning concern. "If something happened to you, Ethan would be crushed." There was a calculated softness in her tone, but the grin tugging at her lips gave her true emotions away.
Brenna finally turned to face her. "How touching. Since when do you care?" Rosie's expression turned serious. “We're family. I am concerned about you. Professional racing demands a well- prepared team-navigators meticulously analyzing the courses, strategists mapping out every move, and mechanics on standby for any emergencies. Surely you understand these basic requirements? Yet here you are, alone." The surrounding young women burst into mocking laughter.
Your next tale lives on g V Ino vls,Vivian, for her part, had no interest in Brenna and Rosie's family . Her thoughts were consumed by her jailed best friend. "Why bother warning her?" she muttered.
"With that ego and attitude, she's better off gone. If the track takes her out, that will save us all the trouble," Vivian said bitterly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe scoffed. "All Sylvie did was say a few words, and she ended up behind bars. You are really petty for doing that to her." Brenna's eyes lifted, her tone razor-sharp. "You're right—I am pathetically petty. I don't let things slide. Anyone who crosseswill pay." The look she gave Vivian was cold enough to freeze blood. Instinctively, Vivian stepped back.
But when Vivian realized she had flinched, anger surged again. She lunged forward, hand raised to strike Brenna.
Brenna lifted her foot with casual ease and drove it into Vivian's stomach.
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"You've got snerve!” Vivian, 'm snapped, face flushed.
Brenna cocked a brow, the corner of her mouth curling up. "Do you want to have a fight with me? Be my guest."