The moment the three families got the news, they immediately told their racing representatives to
attack Kaia.
The reply they got was: [We want to, damn it! The problem is, we have to be able to catch up first!]
Watching their cars left eating Kaia’s dust, the heads of the three families just stared at each other, speechless.
They couldn’t even get close enough to touch her rear bumper.
The preliminary race ended with Kaia’s easy win.
Conrad rushed over to Kaia. “Miss Bennett, are you alright? Should I take you to the hospital?”
“I’m fine,” Kaia replied, but her head was getting dizzier. She just wanted to go home and rest.
“Are you really fine?” Conrad asked worriedly.
Kaia replied, “If something was wrong, would I have been able to win the race?”
“Good point! Miss Bennett, you were amazing! The Horton family, the Fowler family…” At this point, Conrad turned toward Gideon in the distance, who was standing near the Horton family head, Luther Horton. His eyes were filled with hostility.
Gideon and Luther noticed it too. Gideon frowned, thinking that no matter how angry Conrad was he wouldn’t go against the Fowler family for Gale’s sake.
But that look in his eyes, and his tone just now, made it obvious. He was really mad…
Kaia was just about to leave when she was blocked by Russell and Tobias.
“Wait, did these two figure out who I am?‘ Kaia thought to herself.
“Gale! I’m your biggest fan!” Russell grabbed Kaia’s hand, shaking it excitedly.
Kaia winced. She had been holding it together, but that sudden shake yanked at the wound on her
forehead.
“What happened to your head? You’re hurt? Quick, take off your helmet, let me see. Russell looked worried, and if he hadn’t been afraid she’d resist, he would have taken it off for her himself.
Tobias frowned. For some reason, hearing Gale’s muttled groan made his chest tighten.
Inside the helmet, Kaia’s nose was filled with the heavy scent of blood, and she could feel warm liquid dripping down.
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“I’ll take you to the hospital. If you refuse, I’ll quit right now! To hell with being a president!” Conrad was genuinely angry.
Of course, not at Kaia, but at the Fowler and Horton families.
Kaia knew she wasn’t in great shape. She had medical skills, but a doctor couldn’t treat themselves. It was better to go to the hospital.
‘Fine,” she said.
Hearing her agree, Conrad let out a long breath of relief.
A moment ago, he’d been thinking, if she insisted on not going, he’d just have to roll up his sleeves ind force her.
Conrad quickly opened the car door. Kaia, feeling dizzy, failed to notice a rock at her feet, tripped, ind pitched forward.
Tobias swiftly caught her arm, helping her steady herself before she fell.
Thank you,” Kaia said politely.
Feeling the touch of her arm in his palm, Tobias frowned even more. “Have we met before?”
I don’t think so.” Kaia was worried that if the conversation went on, her cover would be blown, so she didn’t linger and got in the car immediately.
Tobias watched the car leave. A minute later, he took out his phone and sent Kaia a message. [What are you doing?]
Kaia shook her head when she saw the message. Just as she thought, he was suspicious.
She replied: [Just about to sleep.]
Tobias wasn’t giving up. [Can we video call?]
Kaia texted back: [Sleeping.]
After leaving the hospital with her wound bandaged, Conrad wouldn’t stop nagging.
He said, “Miss Bennett, you remember what the doctor said, right? The wound isn’t deep, but it’s not shallow either. When you shower tonight, don’t get it wet. Also, no overexertion, no staying up
late, no…”
“Alright, alright. I’ve heard your ‘six no’s‘ principle several times now. If I hear it again, I’ll be overexerted,” Kaia said helplessly.
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Conrad wanted to keep talking, but after that remark, he shut his mouth.
After a moment, he said again, “You shouldn’t compete in the finals next week.”
“Not happening.” Kaia refused.
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Conrad glanced at the bandage on her head. “What? You’re going with that injury? Are you kidding me? Gideon isn’t just despicable, he’s ruthless. Even if you weren’t hurt, I wouldn’t want you to go, let alone now. Developing Pioneer Retreat might be important, but compared to your safety, it’s worth nothing. I absolutely won’t agree.”
Kaia gave him a sidelong glance. “Is this my company, or yours? Are you trying to seize power?”
“Oh, so you do remember it’s your company? I thought you’d forgotten.” Conrad seized the chance to complain.
“It’s all on my shoulders, and I’m working myself to death. Before, I could understand you being busy preparing for the SAT, but now you’ve already gotten into Morganburg University. You could spare a little time to handle some business affairs. But you… Hey! What the hell!”
Before he could finish, Kaia had hailed a taxi and fled.
When she returned to Moreno Manor, she saw the Maybach parked in the garage. She thought, He’s back already? Did he go into my room?‘
At the thought, Kaia’s heart gave a jolt. She hurried upstairs, stopped at her bedroom door, and peeked at the crack. There was no light inside.
She let out a sigh of relief.
She pushed the door open and turned on the light.
The next second, Kaia was startled to see a man sitting on her bed.
Kaia blurted out, “Why are you in my room?”
Tobias stood and closed the distance between them step by step. “Didn’t you say you were deeping?
Oh, I was abour to sleep then, but later I couldn’t, so I went out for a walk,” Kaia said evenly.
Tobias was right in front of her now, eyes falling on the bucket hat she wore.
“Why are you wearing a hat this late at night?” he asked.
“My hair’s a mess, couldn’t be bothered to comb it, Kaia replied.
Without giving him a chance to ask more, Kaia yawned.
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“It’s getting late, and I’m beat. I’m going to bed,” she said.
As Kaia walked past Tobias, he reached out and caught her arm.
Stopped in her tracks, Kaia looked up at Tobias Moreno.
“Do you need something else?” she asked.
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“Not really. I just think your hat looks nice. Let me borrow it.” His gaze returned to the hat.
“You don’t have a hat of your own?” Kaia’s brows drew together slightly.
“It’s just a hat. Why are you so protective of it?” Tobias teased.
She retorted, “Of course I am. I told you. My hair’s messy: You know how important image is for
us.”
“Is that all?” Tobias narrowed his eyes.
“You’re being ridiculous. I’m not wasting time on you.” Kaia pulled her arm free.
The next second, out of the corner of her eye, she saw his hand reaching for the top of her head.
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