Chapter: 29

The turnout for today's Krusa Mountain Racing was notably high. The stadium, with a capacity of three thousand spectators, was packed.

The buzz around Selene's anticipated comeback, Nocturne's continued dominance, and Sean's attendance had drawn a large crowd eager to witness the event.

Joanna leaned in toward Norah, whispering, “Doesn't it seem like Mr Scott is particularly interested in us? Norah, do you know Mr. Scott?"

Norah shook her head. "This is my first real encounter with him."

Sean's presence lingered in her thoughts, leaving her puzzled.

Despite their limited interaction, she couldn't shake the feeling that he aimed for something from her. Yet, she was clueless about what he wanted. Her fingers tapped thoughtfully, mulling over the possible reasons for Sean's actions.

“Derek, are you okay?" Madeline asked, clinging to Derek's arm with a look of concern. She observed that since Norah left, Derek had been wearing a gloomy face, staying quiet.

"No worries. The race is starting soon. Let's just enjoy watching it."

Derek decided to avoid bringing up the embarrassing moment from earlier. As he thought about the special attention Joanna and Sean had for Norah, a shadow passed over his eyes.

Madeline's smile stiffened. She couldn't overlook the brief glimmer of admiration in Derek's eyes whenever he glanced at Norah. She squeezed her hand tighter, feeling that Norah was simply a nuisance and couldn't even hold a candle for her.

On the track, Norah wrapped her fingers around the steering wheel she knew so well, feeling an overwhelming desire to let loose and embrace the thrill. Her pulse raced with excitement!

With the sound of a gunshot, she stepped on the gas. Her dark purple car surged forward on the track.

The race was a vibrant clash of colors, with cars battling fiercely for the lead.

Not long after, the dark purple car and the pitch-black car zoomed ahead, leaving the other cars way behind.

The lead changed hands repeatedly, with the purple car sometimes ahead and the black car overtaking it after tight corners. It was a neck-and-neck race with no clear leader.

The thrilling competition captivated everyone, with the large screen broadcasting every moment.

After mastering five tight drifts around a corner, the black car took the inside track on the final bend and drifted across the finish line, clinching victory.

“Nocturne wins!"

Cheers erupted throughout the venue.

Norah held the steering wheel tight, her heart racing and fingers quivering slightly. She let out a rueful smile, admitting she was out of practice.

She glanced up, planning to have a private conversation with Nocturne, but to her surprise, he had already stepped out of his car and was now staring at her.

“I came in first," Nocturne stated, his voice slightly muffled by his helmet, making it hard to hear.

"You did great," Norah responded promptly. Even though her defeat was due to being out of practice, Nocturne's skills on the track were undeniable.

Nocturne sounded amused as he proposed, "Since I won, may I have the honor of getting acquainted with Selene, the top racer?”