All Chapters of The Billionaire Racer I Kissed : Chapter 51 - Chapter 53

For several seconds, Clara stared. Her brain refused to connect the image before her with the Matteo Devereaux she knew.This was the same man who acted like he owned every room he walked into.The same man who spoke as if the world existed solely to inconvenience him.The same man who looked like he could survive a hurricane through sheer stubbornness.And yet… There he was in a hospital bed working. Because apparently, even hospitalisation wasn't enough to stop him.The shock must have shown on her face because Matteo slowly looked up from his laptop. Their eyes met.His expression immediately darkened. Then his gaze shifted toward Luca."Why is she here?"Luca looked entirely unbothered."Good evening to you too."Matteo's eyes narrowed."Why?"Luca walked into the room."Because Clara needs to know.""No, she doesn't.""Yes, she does."The exchange happened so naturally that Clara almost forgot she was standing there. Then reality returned.She blinked once, twice. They were still

The door of Matteo's hospital room closed behind Clara. For a few seconds, silence settled over the room.Then Matteo slowly turned his head toward Luca. His expression was unreadable."Why did you bring her here?"Luca didn't even pretend not to understand. He leaned comfortably against the chair and folded his arms."I wanted to surprise both of you."A grin appeared on his face."I'd say it worked."Matteo stared at him. The grin immediately became less amusing.Luca cleared his throat. "Tough crowd.""Clara works for me."Matteo's voice remained flat."There was no reason for her to see me here."Luca's eyebrows rose."Really?""Yes.""That's your argument?"Matteo said nothing. Luca shook his head."She's not just another employee anymore."His tone became more serious."She's directly involved in everything surrounding you right now. The scandal, the company's progress, the social media department, Elena..."He gestured toward Matteo."And all of those things involve you."Matte