CHAPTER 14: Unforeseen Encounters

Sarah

I smirked as I watched Philip's eyes widen in disbelief, though I allowed indifference to settle within me as we reunited after a year of lost communication.

With a deft flick, I transferred the car key into the waiting hand of Amir's head secretary, Rey. Philip's stunned expression momentarily froze him in place, delaying his advance towards me. But before he could gather his wits, his team diverted his attention, providing me the perfect opening to vanish into the shadows of departure.

With determined steps, I made my way toward the dome's exit, the weight of Philip's presence looming behind me like a relentless shadow. We traversed the hallway, a forbidden corridor reserved solely for the elite racers of the day, where only a scattering of staff dared to tread.

"Sarah!" His voice pierced the air.

‘Sht!’

Without a backward glance, I instinctively sought refuge in the shadows near the staircase, holding my breath to evade detection.

"Where the hell is that woman?!