Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 2081 - Kabanata 2090

Though those in the racing field might not be at Lex's level as heirs to powerful families, their backgrounds were far from ordinary.Today, Victoria had deliberately invited Thomas here so he could witness her excellence firsthand.She knew all too well that, no matter how hard she tried, she would never reach Sharon's level in the field of violin.Rather than wasting time chasing something unattainable, she might as well show him her strengths in other areas.Although Victoria had impersonated Sharon, she had never intended to live as someone else's substitute.She wasn't as foolish as Kelly.What she wanted was complete replacement—to draw Thomas in with a different side of herself.Most men held a natural fascination with racing. Even if they weren't racers themselves, they still paid close attention to the sport. That was precisely why Victoria had brought Thomas here—hoping to reshape his impression of her.Since stepping away from public-facing fields, she had devoted he

Thomas looked at Sharon with clear interest. "And your reason?""My relationship with Victoria is already bad—and it's only going to get worse," Sharon said. "If you stay too close to her, you'll inevitably get dragged into it. I don't want to stand against you, so I don't want you getting too close to her. If you agree, then I'll continue helping you find the person who played the violin in the back garden…"Thomas lowered his gaze to her, his expression unreadable."Why don't you want us to be at odds?"Sharon avoided his eyes and looked off into the distance."You've been partners with Carmen for years, and she's also my close friend. If we become enemies… it'll put her in a difficult position."Carmen was like a convenient excuse—used wherever needed.At that very moment, Carmen, who was working in her office, sneezed several times in a row."Is it only because of Carmen?" Thomas asked.Sharon lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the emotions within."There's also my own

A genius like Racer X would never simply fade into obscurity among ordinary people.Lucas guessed that something must have happened to Racer X.After all, racing carried an alarmingly high rate of accidents. Some crashes had nothing to do with a driver's skill—they were the result of unfortunate circumstances colliding all at once.He couldn't help but feel a trace of regret. A talent like that, gone just like that…With no trace of Racer X to be found, Lucas could only shift his attention to Victoria instead.Training a rival for himself didn't seem like a bad idea.Victoria was his friend, and Sharon—the one who had repeatedly put Victoria at a disadvantage—had finally stepped onto his turf. How could he pass up such a perfect opportunity to get back at her?Not just for Victoria, but also for his friends Lex and Cole.Lucas had already planned what to say once Sharon refused.Just then, her voice rang out."There's no need for you to drive us around. I'd like to trouble yo

For Sharon, beating Thomas would be a bonus. Even if she lost, she wouldn't lose anything—at worst, things would remain exactly as they were.Besides, in a race like this, skill wasn't the only factor that determined victory. Intelligence and luck accounted for just as much.After all, racing wasn't just about speed—without the ability to read terrain and think strategically, no one could go far in this sport.That said… if it came down to intelligence, she probably wasn't a match for Thomas either.…Victoria led Sharon and Thomas to a parking area filled with high-performance race cars.She introduced each vehicle in detail, outlining their strengths with practiced ease, seizing the opportunity to showcase her knowledge and competence.Thomas smiled and clapped lightly. "Victoria, you're truly impressive. You know more about cars than a professional salesperson."Victoria's smile froze for a brief moment.That compliment… sounded a little off.…Just as the two finished ch

"If she's never even touched a car before and still dares to challenge Lucas and Victoria, that's not confidence—that's stupidity.""Wait a second… didn't you just say she was a complete rookie? This doesn't look like it at all.""If she were really a beginner, she would've been left far behind just from the start. But even at a disadvantage, she hasn't fallen back—she's still right on the tail of the cars ahead. That kind of performance isn't something you can chalk up to luck, is it?"The average spectators couldn't see the finer details.But professional racers were sharp. With just a glance at the start, they could already tell Sharon was anything but ordinary.One of them stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Could she actually be a skilled driver?"Just then, someone shouted, "Holy—! She overtook on the corner! And passed two cars in one go! Look at that line—look at how smooth it is! That's not beginner driving at all! If she's really a rookie like you guys said, I'll eat shit u